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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 13, 2026Hillsborough

Pharr Police increase traffic patrols for Labor Day safety campaign

The Pharr Police Department is launching an intensified traffic enforcement campaign from August 14 to September 7, 2026, to reduce fatal and injury-causing accidents. Officers will increase patrols citywide, focusing on speeding and impaired driving.

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Why It Matters

Drivers in Pharr will face increased police presence and stricter enforcement of traffic laws during the three-week period leading up to and including Labor Day.

Key Facts

  • The Pharr Police Department is participating in the 2026 TxDOT Labor Day IDM Wave campaign.
  • The enforcement period begins on August 14, 2026, and ends on September 7, 2026.
  • Patrols will be increased citywide throughout the duration of the campaign.
  • Officers are specifically targeting impaired driving (alcohol or drugs) and speeding.
  • The campaign aims to reduce fatal accidents and serious injuries on city roads.
  • Police advise residents to use designated drivers or ride-sharing services if consuming alcohol.

Who's Mentioned

other956-402-4700“Contact number for the Pharr Police Department.”organizationTxDOT“Texas Department of Transportation, sponsor of the Labor Day IDM Wave.”organizationPharr Police Department“The local law enforcement agency conducting the safety campaign.”