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2117 2016-02-01 Troop C Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for Lafourche Parish

TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE
February 1, 2016
Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for Lafourche Parish


Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C will conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint in Lafourche Parish on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at approximately 6:00 pm. Troopers will be conducting the checkpoint 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 2015, 44% 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:
TFC Melissa Matey
Louisiana State Police – Troop B
Public Affairs Unit
Office: (504) 471-2780
Melissa.matey@la.gov
www.LSP.org
www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice
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