The Pennsylvania State Police announced that its Thanksgiving Holiday enforcement period will run from Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 30. During this time, additional efforts will be made to ensure motorist safety, which includes a sobriety checkpoint to be held within the Troop K coverage area. Troop K covers areas of Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties.
In a press release, Capt. James P. Raykovitz, commander for Troop K, Philadelphia, said: “While troopers are keeping you safe by stopping aggressive drivers and impaired drivers, I ask motorists exercise special care when passing an emergency vehicle stopped on, or along, the road. Far too many U.S. law enforcement officers have been killed after being struck by vehicles along America's highways.
“All vehicles, when approaching an emergency vehicle with its emergency lights activated; must move over to an adjacent lane. If that is not possible, drivers are required to reduce speed in order to safely pass an emergency response area. The fine for failure to comply with this law is $250.00, plus court costs, or suspension of operating privileges if serious injury occurs to another person.”
During the 2013 Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, troopers in Troop K investigated 133 crashes resulting in 41 injuries and one fatality. Of those crashes, five were alcohol related. Troopers issued 1438 citations, with 433 of that total being for speeding violations. 35 motorists were arrested for DUI.
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