Louisiana State Police News V1
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Source: http://lsp.org/news_detail.html?id=3444
| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3444 | 2011-08-25 | Troop D | DWI checkpoint Friday night |
News Release – Troop D August 25, 2011 DWI checkpoint Friday night In an effort to combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop D and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office plan to conduct a DWI checkpoint Friday, August 26, from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in Calcasieu Parish. Our mission will be to find and remove impaired drivers from the road before they can cause injury or death to themselves or others. Last year in Louisiana, 303 of the 720 people killed on our highways (42%) were involved in alcohol related crashes. Motorists are asked to designate a sober driver before heading out. Troopers would also like to remind drivers that impairment is not only caused by alcohol. If a driver is found to be under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance or certain over-the-counter medications, they can be arrested for DWI. To report impaired drivers, motorists may dial *LSP (*577) from their cellular phone or contact their local law enforcement agency. Funding for this checkpoint is provided by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. Contact Information: | |||
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