Connecticut State Police arrested a total of 47 people on DUI charges, responded to 529 crashes and issued over 2,700 moving violations during Labor Day weekend traffic enforcement efforts.
The enforcement effort began just after midnight on Sept. 1 and ended at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
Police said they arrested 47 people on DUI charges, issued 1189 speeding tickets, 46 seat belt violations, and issued a total of 2,764 moving violations. In 2016 there were 51 DUI arrests, 1699 speeding tickets, 165 seat belt violations, and a total of 3,552 moving violations.
This year troopers responded to 529 accidents, one of which was fatal and 78 of which had injuries
Police have also investigated 326 accidents, one of which was fatal and 52 others involved injuries. In 2016 there were only 243 accidents. Forty-three had injuries but none of them were fatal.
Trooper focused on drunk driving, aggressive drivers, distracted driving, and speeding. Drivers are reminded to act responsibly as they enjoy the holiday.
