Law Enforcement Increases Memorial Day Safety Patrols Ohio, California, New York

Across multiple states during the Memorial Day weekend, law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to improve road safety through increased patrols and targeted enforcement campaigns. Ohio is conducting high-visibility enforcement to curb impaired driving and promote seat belt use, with a reminder to report dangerous drivers via #677, following last year's 26 fatalities during the holiday period, 18 of which were related to impaired driving. Similarly, Long Beach Police Department is amplifying its Click It or Ticket campaign to enforce seat belt compliance, highlighting the ongoing risk of fatalities due to unbelted passengers, especially children, and emphasizing proper child restraint laws. New York's Riverhead Police have also launched a two-week Buckle Up New York campaign, enforcing seat belt use alongside other traffic violations, aiming to reduce the nearly 36% of crash fatalities involving unrestrained passengers reported in 2022. These coordinated efforts underscore the critical role of seat belt use and sober driving in preventing traffic fatalities during a traditionally dangerous travel period. Additionally, Las Vegas Metro Police previewed a Super DUI Blitz to coincide with Memorial Day weekend, further illustrating nationwide enforcement initiatives focused on reducing impaired driving incidents.