Law enforcement taking to roads and rivers to catch intoxicated drivers
Listen
Extra law enforcement patrols will be out this holiday weekend. They’re hoping to prevent the usual deadly accidents.
Everyone from the Coast Guard to local police will put extra men and women and the roads and waterways.
PennDOT safety officer Brad Rudolph says a designated driver is a must.
“After consuming alcohol you might believe you are OK to drive when in fact you are actually impaired,” Rudolph said. “Alcohol not only impairs your ability to drive but it impairs your judgment about whether you think you are OK to drive.”
Pennsylvania State Trooper Samantha Minnucci has a warning and a question.
“Is having that extra drink worth losing your license, paying thousands of dollars in fines or even going to jail for? Is that text message or drink worth ruining the life of another or yourself?”
During last year’s July 4th holiday weekend, there were 67 alcohol related crashes and 11 fatalities in Pennsylvania.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Philly’s housing market takes center stage during ‘Bridging Blocks’ event
About a dozen residents participated in Thursday’s discussion inside the Walnut Street West Library in University City.
6 hours ago
No Name Pops perform tribute to Peter Nero, former frontman of Philly Pops
Many members of the No Name Pops played under Nero when they were with the now-ailing Philly Pops.
6 hours ago
Listen 1:03
Philly, meet the new normal of spring allergy season
Tree and grass pollen are at extreme levels, according to local pollen counts. Experts say climate change is to blame for longer allergy seasons.
7 hours ago
Listen 1:05