Labor Day Weekend Citation Statistics

The Massachusetts State Police would like to provide data regarding Labor Day Weekend traffic enforcement.

Labor Day Week-Long Enforcement Campaign

(Tuesday 26 August through Tuesday 2 September)

Citations

Move Over Law: 843

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol: 101

Distracted Driving/Cell Phone Use: 342

Crashes on Roadways within State Police Jurisdiction

Crashes: 715

Total Injury Crashes: 79

Total Fatal Crashes: 1

With regard to "Storrowing"; over-height vehicles striking bridges on Storrow Drive in Boston; we are aware of one serious crash on Sunday 31 August at 3:15 a.m. 

Troopers responded to the westbound exit ramp to Kenmore Square where a box truck struck the bridge and rolled onto its side. Thankfully, there were no resulting injuries reported, and the roadway reopened at 6:15 a.m.

The Massachusetts State Police are also making a focused effort to enforce the Massachusetts "Move Over Law". When you see flashing lights, Move Over.