Louisiana State Police News V1
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Source: http://lsp.org/news_detail.html?id=2060
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| 2060 | 2012-01-03 | Troop B | Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for St. John the Baptist Parish |
Troop B - NEWS RELEASE Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for St. John the Baptist Parish Troop B –Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop B and St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint in St. John the Baptist Parish on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at approximately 8:30 PM. Troopers and Deputies will be working together in an effort to keep impaired drivers off our roadways and ensure everyone’s safety. Every year on the roadways across the state, thousands of people are killed and seriously injured because of impaired drivers. The consequences of drinking and driving can be costly no matter how many drinks you have consumed. In 2010, 43% of fatal crashes in Louisiana involved alcohol. Sobriety checkpoints are effective enforcement tools because they serve as a deterrent to impaired driving. The task of stopping impaired drivers is a joint effort of law enforcement agencies and the public. By never allowing an impaired driver to get behind the wheel of a vehicle and reporting dangerous drivers to law enforcement, the public can play an important role in the reduction of crashes caused by impaired drivers. Making poor decisions in a vehicle such as driving impaired, driving while distracted and/or not wearing a seat belt leads to serious injuries and deaths every day across the state. Making the responsible decision can mean the difference between life and death. To report dangerous drivers or hazardous roadway conditions, call *LSP (*577) from your cell phone. Contact Information: 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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