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State Police Announce Holiday Enforcement Schedule

There will be increased patrols on roads and in waterways this weekend.

Written by Brittany Tressler

The Pennsylvania State Police announced the annual Independence Day enforcement period, which will run from Wednesday through Monday.

The initiative is part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, and will coincide with the Operation Combined Accident Reduction Enforcement (C.A.R.E) Independence Day Enforcement Period.

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"Our enforcement efforts play a key role in protecting the public, but we need the cooperation of every motorist to put an end to impaired driving," State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan said. "Each individual has a responsibility to stay out of the driver's seat if he or she is impaired by alcohol or other drugs"

There will be sobriety checkpoint in the Troop K Coverage area, which includes Delaware, Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties.

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During the 2012 Independence Day Holiday Weekend, Troop K investigated 94 crashes, which resulted in 25 injuries and one fatality; seven of the crashes were found to be alcohol related.

During that period, 945 citations were issues in Troop K, including 490 speeding, 60 for seatbelt or child seat violations, and 23 drivers were arrested for DUI.

According to the State Police, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will also monitor the waterways for impaired watercraft operators.

"Operating a boat or other watercraft when you’ve been drinking creates a danger for everyone on the water," Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director John Arway said. "Alcohol impairs your ability to operate a boat safely. For the safety of all individuals on the water, please do not operate your boat, jet ski, canoe or kayak if you’ve been drinking."


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