Motorists ticketed more than in ‘23 period

The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2024 Christmas Holiday Travel Period  on Thursday, Dec. 26 at midnight. The period began on Monday, Dec. 23 at 6 a.m. 

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 4,154 citations, made 54 arrests for impaired driving, and cited  411 motorists for occupant restraint violations. MHP also investigated 172 crashes resulting in 39 injuries, with  four fatal crashes and four deaths. The fatal crashes occurred in Pike, Noxubee, Stone, and Lincoln Counties. 

2024 Christmas Travel Totals: 

Citations – 4,154 

Seatbelt and Child Restraint – 411 

DUI’s – 54 

Crashes – 172 

Fatal Crashes – 4 

Fatalities – 4 

Motorist Assist – 46 

2023 Christmas Travel Totals: 

Citations – 2,544 

Seatbelt and Child Restraint – 270 

DUI’s – 78 

Crashes – 144 

Fatal Crashes – 1 

Fatalities – 1 

Motorist Assist – 54