| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2948 | 2016-12-28 | Troop D | Seat Belt and Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for Calcasieu Parish |
TROOP D NEWS RELEASE December 28, 2016 Seat Belt and Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for Calcasieu Parish LAKE CHARLES, LA - In an effort to increase seat belt usage and combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop D plans to conduct a seat belt compliance and DWI checkpoint on Friday, December 30, 2016, from approximately 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in Calcasieu Parish. Our mission will be to ticket vehicle occupants who are not properly restrained or who choose not to properly restrain children in the vehicle as well as to remove impaired drivers from the highway before they cause injury or death to themselves or others. Wearing a seat belt is the simplest and most effective step motorists can take to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Louisiana state law requires motor vehicle occupants to be properly restrained in all seating positions, day and night. Motorists are encouraged to make the smart choice and wear a seat belt on every trip. Last year, 64 percent of fatal crashes investigated by Troop D involved an impaired driver. Alcohol consumption affects judgement as well as the skills needed to drive safely. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and designate a sober driver before driving to any place where alcohol will be consumed. Not doing so can have deadly consequences. To report impaired drivers, motorists are encouraged to dial *LSP (*577) from their cellular phone to contact Louisiana State Police or to contact local law enforcement. Support for this checkpoint is provided by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. Contact Information: | |||
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