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6175 2011-03-16 Troop G Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for Thursday Night
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release – March 16, 2011


Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for Thursday Night

In an effort to combat impaired driving in the Troop G area and ensure the safety of all motorists, Louisiana State Police Troop G Troopers will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Thursday, March 17, 2011. The checkpoint will be conducted in Webster Parish from approximately 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Checkpoints are designed to remove impaired drivers from the roads before they can injure themselves or others. In addition, checkpoints act as a deterrent and raises awareness to impaired driving. If people recognize the increased probability of checkpoints, they are less likely to drive impaired.

There are no excuses for impaired driving and those who choose to endanger themselves or others will be arrested.

Troopers will also monitor drivers and passengers for seat belt use. Anyone caught not wearing a seat belt or properly restraining children will be ticketed.

If you see a suspected impaired driver, contact your local police or sheriff’s department, or call the Louisiana State Police hotline: *LSP (*577)

Remember:
Drunk Driving. Over The Limit. Under Arrest.

Contact Information:
Tpr. Cordell Williams
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Unit
Office: (318) 741-7411
cordell.williams@dps.la.gov
www.lsp.org

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