The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office is joining other local law enforcement agencies in a coordinated effort to reduce drunk driving fatalities during the Carnival season. The state-wide Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign that was used over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season is expanding this year to include Mardi Gras. Additional deputies will be assigned to target impaired drivers. The campaign, which is coordinated and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, will also include DWI checkpoints. Sheriff Randy Smith said it is essential to plan a sober ride home before you leave for the parade. And, remember that driving under the influence of illegal narcotics can also lead to a DWI arrest. Sheriff Smith thanks citizens for their cooperation and patience when passing through these checkpoints and for recognizing the importance of raising awareness for safety issues.
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