Nevada joins California and Arizona for tri-state Labor Day weekend holiday enforcement
In a collaborative effort to ensure the safety of all road users as they travel this Labor Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol, Nevada State Police, and Arizona Department of Public Safety are joining forces for a Maximum Enforcement Period. The tri-state enforcement initiative begins at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, and continues through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4.
As Labor Day weekend approaches, marking the end of summer celebrations, many people are gearing up for holiday gatherings and road trips. The CHP, NHP, and Arizona DPS are dedicated to ensuring everyone reaches their destinations safely, especially given the surge in traffic that typically accompanies holiday weekends.
Throughout the holiday weekend, while law enforcement will be looking for traffic violations and assisting motorists, a special emphasis will be placed on identifying and
apprehending those suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and/or alcohol.
“Alcohol-and drug-impaired driving continues to be a leading cause of traffic fatalities and injuries, and the moment an impaired driver gets behind the wheel, they put themselves and everyone on the road in great danger,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “Our agencies are committed to enforcement and non-enforcement strategies, including deployment of all available personnel throughout the weekend, to ensure the highest level of safety for everyone traveling during the holiday.”
Last year, during the Labor Day MEP, CHP officers made more than 900 arrests for DUI, in addition to issuing nearly 5,700 speeding citations. Sadly, 52 people were killed in crashes on California’s roads.
Avoid becoming a statistic and always designate a sober driver, utilize ride-share services, and always wear your seat belt.
The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.