Highway patrols in Mississippi and Missouri are intensifying efforts to ensure Memorial Day weekend safety.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol is stepping up enforcement from May 23 to May 26 to ensure safety during the Memorial Day weekend. Efforts include DUI checks, traffic law enforcement, and seatbelt compliance, following 2024 statistics of 135 crashes, four deaths, and 118 DUI arrests. Missouri State Highway Patrol will also increase patrols, focusing on speeding, impaired driving, and traffic violations, after 2024 saw 1,046 crashes, 486 injuries, and 10 fatalities.