Holiday crackdown on drunk driving

Posted 8/21/12

MATAMORAS, PA — Eastern Pike Regional Police have announced that there will be stepped-up law enforcement efforts concerning drunk driving from December 12 through January 1, 2015. According to the …

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Holiday crackdown on drunk driving

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MATAMORAS, PA — Eastern Pike Regional Police have announced that there will be stepped-up law enforcement efforts concerning drunk driving from December 12 through January 1, 2015. According to the department, drunk driving increases during the holiday season. In December 2012, nationwide, there were 830 people killed in crashes involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration .08 or higher; 26 of those deaths occurred on Christmas Day. On average, 31% of all crash fatalities in America involve drunk driving. But on Christmas day 2012, the percentage jumps to 36%.

“It’s time for all drivers to get the message,” said Eastern Pike Regional Police Chief Chad Stewart “that drunk driving isn’t a victimless crime. You could kill yourself or someone else, or get a DUI and go to jail.” Every year, more than 10,322 people are killed by drunk drivers in America.

It’s one of the primary missions of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to drastically reduce this toll on the nation. So as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign period, police will be increasing their number of patrols, setting up roadblocks, and using local media to reach all drivers.

Stewart says drunk drivers face jail time, fines, loss of your driver’s license, towing fees and other DUI expenses, totaling $10,000 on average for each arrest.

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