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\nNews release Fort Wayne Police Department:<\/p>\n

Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Traffic Safety Partnership to increase traffic enforcement during the holidays<\/strong>
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\n(December 19, 2018) – Millions of Americans will travel our nation’s highways during the holidays to visit family and friends. With more vehicles on the road, the chances of being involved in a crash increase greatly.
\nThe Allen County Traffic Safety Partnership is joining law-enforcement agencies across the country to participate in the winter “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement mobilization going on now through Jan. 1. In addition, Indiana police are enforcing seat belt and speeding laws.
\nOvertime patrols and equipment purchases are supported with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funds distributed by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
\n“Why do we enforce traffic laws? To prevent the crashes, injuries and deaths that hurt our community,” said Lt. Tony Maze – Fort Wayne Police Department. “Make sure you are there to open your gifts this season by buckling up – every trip, every time – and using a sober driver.”<\/p>\n

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over<\/strong>
\nNHTSA and ICJI recently purchased more than 2,600 portable breath test devices to assist 150 Indiana law-enforcement agencies in establishing probable cause when arresting drunk drivers. In every state, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. In Indiana, drivers under 21 with a BAC of .02 or higher are subject to fines and a license suspension for up to 1 year.
\nImpaired driving includes more than alcohol, and there is no quick field test for the many prescription, over-the-counter and illegal drugs that can impair drivers. This year, the police officers highly trained to recognize and enforce drug-impaired driving were issued Android tablets to simplify documentation for prosecution.
\nTaking a new drug or a higher dose? Talk with a doctor or don’t drive until you know what effects it has. Even over-the-counter medication can cause impairment, especially when combined with alcohol or a second drug.
\nWith all of today’s options for getting home safely, there’s no excuse for getting behind the wheel impaired as it endangers you and everyone else around you. Law enforcement recommends these safe alternatives to impaired driving:<\/p>\n