“Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign

The Meridian, Mississippi Police Department has released the final results from its Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign conducted throughout Meridian during the national traffic safety initiative.

During the campaign period, Meridian Police officers issued:

• 155 seat belt citations

• 79 speeding citations

• 16 No Driver License citations

• 6 suspended driver’s license citations

• 60 no insurance citations

• 3 DUI arrests

• 39 additional traffic-related citations/arrests

• 7 child restraint violations

• 22 expired tag citations

• 8 no tag citations

The campaign focused on seat belt enforcement, impaired driving, speeding, and overall roadway safety during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

“Our message remains simple,” said Meridian Police Chief Malachi Sanders. “Buckle up. Drive sober. Make smart decisions behind the wheel. These enforcement efforts are about protecting lives and keeping our community safe.”

The Meridian Police Department participated alongside agencies across Mississippi as part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign coordinated through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

MPD says traffic enforcement efforts will continue throughout the summer as officers remain focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and impaired driving throughout the city.