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2019 2010-11-23 Troop B Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend: Click It or Ticket
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE


Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP B- NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: November 23, 2010
Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend: Click It or Ticket

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. In response, the Louisiana State Police will have an increased number of troopers on patrol this weekend working to keep motorists safe. This extra allocation in manpower is made possible by overtime funds provided by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

Particular attention will be paid to seat belt use and to those that choose not to put their children in appropriate child restraints. Louisiana law requires that all occupants be properly restrained regardless of their age or seating position. While not all crashes are survivable, seat belts can greatly decrease the occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury.

In 2009, 65% of drivers killed in Louisiana were not wearing a seat belt. “Some people travel hundreds of miles to be with family during the holidays. Please ensure that you get to your destination safely by wearing seatbelts, driving sober and avoiding distractions,” said Captain Carl Saizan, Commander of Troop B. “Seatbelts save lives. Buckle up every time you get in a vehicle.”

Troopers will also be targeting aggressive and impaired drivers. This is a community effort, so we are asking for your help. Please report unsafe or impaired drivers to the nearest LSP troop by dialing *577 (*LSP) from a cellular phone or contact your local law enforcement agency.

Due to an anticipated increase in traffic volume, troopers ask motorists to please exercise patience and recommend allowing extra time to get to your destination.

For more information contact:

Trooper Melissa Matey
Public Affairs Unit
Louisiana State Police – Troop B
Office: (504) 471-2780
melissa.matey@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org

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