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| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 8576 | 2011-09-06 | Troop L | Sobriety Checkpoint scheduled for Tangipahoa Parish |
| TROOP L NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 6th, 2011 Sobriety Checkpoint scheduled for Tangipahoa Parish On Thursday, September 8th, 2011, Louisiana State Police Troop L will conduct a DWI Checkpoint in Tangipahoa Parish. The checkpoint will begin at approximately 9 pm and will be manned by Louisiana State Police along with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. The consequences of drinking and driving can be costly no matter how many drinks you have consumed. Last year across our state, 303 of the 720 people killed on our highways (42%) were involved in alcohol related crashes. 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, 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. Contact the Louisiana State Police by dialing *LSP or (*577) on your cell phone to report impaired drivers and dangerous roadway conditions. Remember, the only designated driver is the person who has had NO ALCOHOL. TFC Nick Manale Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Unit - Troop L Office: (985) 893-6250 Ext:628 Nicholas.Manale@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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