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To ensure the safety of everyone this holiday, Troop L will once again be participating with local agencies in conducting a No Refusal weekend across St. Tammany Parish.

The implementation of the No Refusal weekend is based on the nationwide trend during certain holiday periods when alcohol consumption is likely to increase. The loss of life associated with impaired drivers causes a tremendous amount of grief to survivors for the remainder of their lives. To combat this trend and reduce the number of injuries and fatalities caused by impaired drivers, Troop L and other law enforcement agencies will implement the No Refusal initiative to ensure that every person arrested for DWI will submit to a test.

Following these easy steps, a driver can enjoy a safe and festive holiday without jeopardizing their life and the lives of the others who may be on the road:

• Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin;
• Before drinking, please designate a sober driver and give that person your keys;
• If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely;
• If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact your local law enforcement;
• And remember, if you know someone who is about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.