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The Thornville Police Department will be participating in a state and federal campaign called "Drunk Driving - Over The Limit, Under Arrest" to crack down on drunk drivers.  The campaign runs from August 15 to September 1 and motorists should expect to see extra patrols and traffic stops during this time period. 

 

 

Impaired driving is one of America’s most-often-committed and deadliest crimes. Overall in 2004, more than 15,000 people died in highway crashes involving a driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .01 or higher. Of those, nearly 13,000 were in crashes where the driver’s BAC was .08 or higher.  That’s why law enforcement will be out in force across the nation this Labor Day weekend cracking down on drunk drivers.

 

Our message is simple – Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.  

 

No matter what you drive – a passenger car, pickup, sport utility vehicle or motorcycle – if we catch you driving impaired, we will arrest you.

 

Far too many people still don’t understand that alcohol, drugs, and driving don’t mix. Impaired driving is no accident – nor is it a victimless crime. Fortunately, much of the tragedy that comes from impaired driving crashes could be prevented if everyone would take a few simple precautions.

 

Always follow these tips for a safe Labor Day weekend:

 

1. Whenever you plan on consuming alcohol, designate a sober driver before going out and give that person your keys;

 

2. If you’re impaired, call a family member or friend;

 

3. Promptly report drunk drivers you see on the roadways to law enforcement;

 

4. Wearing your safety belt while in a car or using a helmet and protective gear when on a motorcycle  is your best defense against an impaired driver;

 

5. And remember, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk.  If you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.