STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol continues its Labor Day Safety campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Public affairs officer Sergeant Derrick Beckom with Troop G said the message is the same every year: they will have a strong presence with checkpoints set up.

Along with drinking and driving, Beckom reminds citizens to be responsible by not speeding, buckling up, and not be distracted.

He also said to be a responsible passenger and help make sure everyone is following the rules of the road.

Beckom said they are not trying to ruin anyone’s holiday fun; they just want citizens to be safe for the holiday weekend.

“Be safe. Give yourself a lot of leeway to get to your various destinations on time to make sure you’re not speeding, in a rush, again, and no drink

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