The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded its 2023 Labor Day Holiday Travel Period on Monday at midnight.

The enforcement period began on Sept. 1 at 6 a.m.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 9,186 citations, made 141 arrests for impaired driving, and cited 698 motorists for occupant restraint violations. MHP also investigated 147 crashes resulting in 43 injuries, with four fatal crashes and four deaths. The fatal crashes occurred in Leake, Hinds and Lamar Counties.

Labor Day Holiday Travel Enforcement Period Statistics:

2023 Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Totals:
Citations – 9186
Seatbelt and Child Restraint – 698
DUI – 141
Crashes – 147
Fatal Crashes – 4
Fatalities – 4
Motorist Assist – 109

2022 Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Totals:
Citations – 10,026
Seatbelt and Child Restraint – 1089
DUI’s – 270
Crashes – 143
Fatal Crashes – 3
Fatalities – 3
Motorist Assist – 106