State Police Arrest 32 in 'Drive Sober' Campaign
The State Police arrested 32 people on DUI charges and issued 2,199 citations during its "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.
Rhode Island State Police announced they arrested 32 drivers on charges of drunken driving in a span of 18 days as part of its "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. The campaign kicked off Aug. 17 with troopers focusing traffic enforcement on targeting drunk drivers, aggressive drivers, texting while driving and seat belt and speeding violations. During the initiative, the State Police made 2,922 motor vehicle stops and issued 2,199 citations for various traffic offenses. Additionally, 32 drivers were arrested and charged with drunken driving. One of those 32 DUI suspects was a Warwick man who was arrested twice in one week on DUI charges. Brian Fracassa, 44, was arrested in North Kingstown after a fellow motorist allegedly saw the …
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Mike Burt
8:08 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Question: Why do we have any "legal limit" at all when it comes to drinking and driving? I realize this would have major ramifications to restaurants, bars, etc but men/woman who drive after drinking anything potentially (based on body weight and tolerance) are putting myself and any passenger I may have in my car in harm’s way. Given that in the US, alcohol related car accidents kill more people… more ›