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Thursday, July 02, 2015

PROTECT YOUR INDEPENDENCE, DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER BY STATE POLICE

(PIKESVILLE, MD) –Our forefathers fought to secure our independence, so do not let impaired driving jeopardize yours, drive sober or the Maryland State Police will be there to pull you over.

Troopers will be ramping up enforcement throughout the state in an attempt to make the roads safer this Fourth of July. Traffic initiatives targeting impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers will be conducted. A close eye will be kept out for speeders and those not properly belted as well.

Families and friends gather to celebrate this favorite American holiday with food, parades, parties, and fireworks. For many people, the celebration includes alcohol, but the holiday quickly goes from festive to fatal when people choose to drive after drinking or drive aggressively.


Troopers will be exercising zero tolerance this Independence Day. If you are caught driving drunk, you will be arrested. Keep in mind that aside from putting your life and the lives of others at risk, driving impaired can also lead to serious consequences. A DUI arrest can mean time in jail, loss of your license, and steep financial expenses.

Troopers recommend these simple tips to prevent drunk driving:
• Plan a safe way home before the fun begins.
• Before drinking, designate a sober driver.
• If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation.
• If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact 9-1-1.
• If you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take your friend’s keys and help your friend make other arrangements to get to where he or she is going safely.

To receive State Highway Administration updates on highway conditions check, ‘Know Before You Go’ by dialing 5-1-1 or by visiting www.md511.org. To check traffic cameras, visit www.roads.maryland.gov and click on CHART. Up to the minute traffic advisories will also be listed there.
 

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lmao. Yeah right. Get pulled over. More like lobster trapped!

Anonymous said...

anyone who is obviously drunk needs to be gotten off the road but this crap has gotten way outta control

Sleeve said...

Ive for a PSA for them... "No Lights, No siren, No stopping. I stop for the cops car... Not the cops feet" let's keep our officers safe, in their cars.

Anonymous said...

Drunks and aggressive drivers kill many more than the heroin dealers and gangs. So we give them an open weekend to do as they want.
Poor poor use of officer power.
Where have we gone with our values and ideals.

Anonymous said...

I love how they say our forefathers fought for our independence, I would say we still have some work to do.