The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M – Bethlehem recently announced the official New Year’s Holiday Enforcement period.

The period starts 12:01 a.m. Dec. 31 and ends 11:59 p.m. Jan. 4, 2026.

The enforcement is part of the safety initiative of the Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement Education Program and targets drivers who aggressively operate their motor vehicle in a manner which is dangerous such as speeding, seat belt violations and child seat belt infractions.

Troopers will also be concentrating their efforts on drivers who violate:

• Title 75 § 1621 Texting While Driving

• Title 75 § 1622 Handheld Mobile Telephone

• Title 75 § 3314 Prohibiting Use of Hearing Impairment Devices

• Title 75 § 3316 Prohibiting Text-Based Communications

• Title 75 § 3714 Careless Driving

• Title 75 § 3736 Reckless Driving

In addition, Selective Traffic Enforcement Against Drunk Drivers and Drug Recognition Expert Troopers will specifically focus on apprehending motorists who operate their motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.