State Police Director Colonel Robert Quinn announces that this New Year's holiday weekend Troopers will be out in force looking for drivers who choose to operate under the influence of alcohol or impairing drugs in an effort to decrease highway collisions and prevent injuries and deaths.
DUI patrols will be conducted throughout the state by Troopers skilled in the detection of impaired driving including several Drug Recognition Experts. The men and women of the New Hampshire State Police are asking the public to join their effort and offer the following advice for a safe holiday weekend:
- Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin such as using a designated driver.
- Spend the night where the activity is being held.
- If you do become impaired, call a taxi, sober friend, or family member.
- If you encounter an impaired driver on the roadway call the police immediately.
The men and women of the New Hampshire State Police appreciate the public's assistance in removing impaired drivers from our roadways and this initiative is intended to bring further attention to the serious consequences of impaired driving and the grave danger those who choose to drink and drive pose to all who share the roadways with them.
The New Hampshire State Police are committed to ensuring safe travel throughout the state and will continue our efforts to reduce highway collisions into the new year.
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