DUI Checkpoints & Crime on the Road, Sobriety Checkpoints

“Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest”

The Vermont State Police, in conjunction with other Rutland County Law Enforcement Agencies, will be conducting DUI saturation patrols and check points throughout the holiday season. The intensified enforcement effort against drunk drivers underscores the severity of the problem both locally and across the nation.
 
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in December 2007, 992 people were killed in crashes that involved a drunk driver  with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.
 
Police will be out in force making sure drunk drivers are off the road. No amount of good cheer will be able to save you from the consequences of drunk driving.  If the police catch you, you will be arrested. No exceptions. No excuses.
 
In 2007, 12,998 fatalities occurred in crashes involving a driver who had a .08 or above Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) compared with 13,491 in 2006. Police attribute aggressive traffic enforcement efforts for the decline.
 
Even though we’ve seen nationwide reductions in drunk driving deaths since 2007, our work is far from over. Too many people continue to suffer tragic injuries and the loss of a loved one as a result of this serious crime.
 
The Vermont State Police recommend designating a sober driver and not letting friends drive drunk as just two of several simple steps to avoid a tragic crash or an arrest for impaired driving. Other important tips include:
 
·         Plan ahead: Whenever you plan on consuming alcohol, designate your sober driver before going out and give that person your keys;
·         If you’re impaired, call a taxi, use mass transit or call a sober friend or family member to get you home safely;
·         Promptly report drunk drivers you see on the roadways to law police;
·         Wearing your seat belt or using protective gear on your motorcycle is your best defense against an impaired driver;
 
Drunk driving is simply not worth the risk. It is deadly serious and against the law. Violators will be spending their money on bail, court, lawyers and towing fees instead of buying holiday presents for loved ones. That’s not a great way to end the year.
 
Lt. David Notte
Vermont State Police
124 State Place
Rutland, VT 05701
Tel: 802.7739101
Email: dnotte@dps.state.vt.us
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