JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) will begin the summer travel season with the 2025 Memorial Holiday Travel period.

The travel period will start Friday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. and conclude Monday, May 26 at midnight.

Troopers will promote safe travel by conducting high-visibility enforcement efforts. The Memorial Holiday Travel period coincides with the national “Click-it or Ticket” safety campaign. The enforcement of speeding, distracted, and impaired driving laws will continue to be a focus, along with the use of safety checkpoints, with the hopes of reducing crashes throughout the weekend.

During the 2024 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period, MHP investigated 135 crashes with four fatalities and made 118 DUI arrests on state and federal highway systems. MHP also issued 864
citations for occupant restraint violations during that enforcement period.

“As we enter the summer travel season, our commitment to safety reaches its peak,” said MHP Lt. Colonel James Ivory. “We encourage both our citizens and visitors to fully enjoy what Mississippi has to offer, but safety must always come first. Our Troopers are dedicated to reminding travelers to exercise caution as they embark on their weekend journeys. Additionally, let us take a moment this weekend to honor the true meaning of Memorial Day and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.”