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| 8618 | 2011-12-27 | Troop L | Sobriety Checkpoint scheduled for Washington Parish |
| TROOP L NEWS RELEASE December 27th, 2011 Sobriety Checkpoint scheduled for Washington Parish With the upcoming New Year’s Holiday, Troop L wants to remind motorists to drive carefully this holiday season and make it a safe holiday for everyone traveling on Louisiana’s roadways. Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L will conduct a DWI Checkpoint in Washington Parish on Thursday, December 29th, 2011. The checkpoint will begin at approximately 9 pm and will be conducted with the assistance of the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Bogalusa Police Department. 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. Contact Information: 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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