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| 6656 | 2018-08-17 | Statewide | Troopers Stay Focused on Impaired Drivers as Summer Winds Down |
HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE August 17, 2018 Troopers Stay Focused on Impaired Drivers as Summer Winds Down As the summer season comes to a close, Troopers across Louisiana will be on the lookout for any drivers who choose to drive impaired. Beginning today and running through the Labor Day holiday, Troopers will work closely with our local law enforcement partners to find and remove impaired drivers in an effort to help keep our roadways safe. In conjunction with the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, motorists will see an increased law enforcement presence on our highways. To go along with the increased focus on impaired driving, Troopers will also be targeting dangerous behaviors such as speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and unrestrained occupants. Troopers have been aggressively enforcing DWI laws all summer, and they will continue to arrest any motorists found to be operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Whether impaired through alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both, the consequences of driving while impaired remain the same. Driver impairment continues to be a leading factor in fatal crashes across the state. Therefore, Troopers and law enforcement officers statewide will have a “zero tolerance” for those who choose to drive impaired. Motorists are urged to celebrate wisely, follow all traffic laws, and dial *LSP (*577) if they observe other motorists operating in an unsafe manner – especially those who appear to be operating under the influence. With the increase in end of summer and Labor Day holiday gatherings and traffic, motorists are urged to plan ahead, designate a sober driver, always ensure all occupants are properly restrained, and exercise patience on our roadways. Motorists can access real time information about road conditions, construction activities and other critical incidents by dialing 511. Travelers can also access this information by visiting the LaDOTD 511 Traveler Information System Website at www.511la.org. For more information on the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign please visit LHSC at https://goo.gl/5RVSHu or NHTSA at https://goo.gl/5xhBa7. Contact Information: Sgt. Jared L. Sandifer Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: (225) 925-6202 jared.sandifer@la.gov www.lsp.org facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice twitter.com/LAStatePolice | |||
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