As millions of motorists get ready to hit the road, the California Highway Patrol is activating its annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP), which resulted in more than 1,000 arrests last year.

Last year’s Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period resulted in 1,047 arrests statewide for driving under the influence.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is beginning its annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6:01 p.m. Wednesday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.