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Police troopers will use various enforcement methods to locate and arrest dangerous and intoxicated drivers this New Year’s holiday weekend, they say.
Police will use both marked and unmarked patrol cars in their attempt to remove all unsafe and intoxicated drivers from Connecticut’s roads and highways.
Motorists are asked to follow all driving laws, as their behavior on the roads is essential to keeping potential hazards at a distance.
Putting traffic laws into practice will prevent accidents and save lives:
- Drive the speed limit.
- Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
- Ensure all passengers are wearing seat belts.
- Signal when turning, changing lanes or taking an exit.
- Refrain from texting or using your phone.
- Never consume alcohol or prescription drugs before you get behind the wheel.
- Move over (when safe to do so) whenever law enforcement, fire trucks, ambulances or tow trucks are occupying a lane.
- Give emergency vehicles room to do their job efficiently and safely.
This enforcement operation will start at midnight Thursday and continue through midnight Sunday.
Connecticut State Police reminds all motorists if they drink, do not drive:
- Designate a sober non-drinking driver before partaking in any celebration.
- If you see a suspected drunk driver or reckless driver that is an emergency, call 911 immediately.
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