COURT HOUSE — Middle Township Police Department will, effective immediately, extend its enforcement crackdown through the holiday season, “Drunk Driving. Over the limit, under arrest.”
The increased surveillance effort against drunk drivers underscores the severity of the problem locally and across the nation.
“Drunk driving represents a deadly disregard for human life. Vastly too many people suffer tragic injuries and the loss of a loved one as a result of drunk driving,” stated Police Chief Joseph Evangelista.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in December 2006, 1,076 people were killed in crashes involving a driver with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher, this is above the legal limit in every state, according to a police release.
Police urge those who plan to drink to plan, designate a sober driver, use a taxi, and call a sober friend or family members to get them home safely.
Promptly report drunk drivers to law enforcement and be sure to wear seatbelts, the chief continued.
Fines, court costs, license suspension, tow fees, and jail may result from driving while impaired, he concluded.
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