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Michigan Police crack down on drunk driving over Labor Day weekend

admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:54:17 +0000

Law enforcement officials in 40 Michigan counties planned a drunk driving crackdown over Labor Day weekend. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort ran through September 1 and featured increased patrols aimed at detecting and detaining suspected drunk drivers.

According to Michigan State Police, 10 fatalities from 9 collisions occurred over the 2013 Labor Day weekend in Michigan. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over effort was, in part, a response to those tragedies. Overall, drunk driving led to 354 roadway deaths last year.

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Drunk Driving Enforcement Boosted During Long-Weekend Holiday

admin — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 02:22:13 +0000

Michigan State Police and other law enforcement departments cracked down on drunk drivers over Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial beginning of the summer recreation season.

Holiday activities spark more driving — and, often, more impaired driving.

The enforcement push was part of Operation Care, a nationwide effort focusing on impaired and aggressive driving. Michigan State Police said the additional enforcement was necessary for safety. According to authorities, 15 people died in crashes in Michigan during last year’s Memorial Day weekend.

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