JACKSON – The Mississippi Highway Patrol is gearing up for the 2025 Christmas Holiday Travel Period, which begins at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23, and runs through midnight on Friday, Dec. 26.
During this busy travel time, troopers will boost their patrol efforts to keep everyone safe on the road. Expect to see more high-visibility patrol units and safety checkpoints designed to ensure seat belt use and remove impaired drivers from Mississippi roadways.
“We at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. This is one of the busiest travel times of the year, so please stay alert and travel safely,” Commissioner Sean Tindell said. “We are especially grateful to our first responders who are working nonstop this holiday season to keep our state and communities safe.”
Last holiday season, MHP responded to 172 crashes, with four fatalities, and made 54 DUI arrests across state and federal highways. These efforts highlight the ongoing commitment to vigilant traffic enforcement during peak travel periods.
