"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 8:58:04, Jun 18th 2013 - cabraden1 - I salute you Colonel Overland. Your were my c.o. at Rockville Naval Air ... [Read More]
- 7:10:46, Jun 13th 2013 - chipperlee - Seems to be a well written article, except maybe Silica Sand is used in ... [Read More]
- 12:02:15, Jun 9th 2013 - getthefacts - The problem here lies in the fact that girls were repeatedly told "if y ... [Read More]
- 10:45:32, Jun 7th 2013 - Jo mom for 6yrs - Mr. Ehler hit the nail on the head. I agree with the religious con ... [Read More]
- 2:47:58, Jun 7th 2013 - hello - Hello, it's time you wake up. There isn't a community nearby that doesn't offe ... [Read More]
- 9:06:21, Jun 6th 2013 - hello - Hello, it's time you wake up. There isn't a community nearby that doesn't offe ... [Read More]
- 2:05:29, Jun 6th 2013 - Kim Wentworth - The number one rule in a debate: 1) if the person from the opposite si ... [Read More]
- 12:42:18, Jun 4th 2013 - EW - For someone that is always spouting religious rhetoric, you try to come off as a ... [Read More]
- 11:32:18, May 31st 2013 - JO PLAYER - This is unfair to us girls. Morrie Miller is not getting canceled but J ... [Read More]
- 8:25:34, May 29th 2013 - RP - Why is Mr. Ehler involving himself with non-school activities? Is he going after ... [Read More]
33
Do you think the use of all fireworks should be legal in the state of Minnesota for all consumers?
ST. PATRICK'S DAY LEADS HOLIDAYS FOR DWI ARRESTS, PERCENTAGE OF ALCOHOL-RELATED FATALS
Tue, Mar 16th, 2010
Posted in Police Reports
Posted in Police Reports
Comments
ST. PAUL -DWI patrols will roll out on St. Patrick's Day, the holiday period with the highest percentage of alcohol-related traffic deaths and the most DWI arrests in the last five years, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Of the 20 traffic deaths on St. Patrick's Day (including the early-morning deaths on March 18) during 2004-2008, 55 percent (11) were alcohol-related. This percentage of alcohol-related deaths is far above the average annual percentage of around 35 percent. Only the 4th of July is a deadlier impaired driving period during the last five years when 23 people died and 12 (52 percent) were alcohol-related.
During 2004-2008, 1,725 motorists were arrested for DWI surrounding St. Patrick's Day. The DWI enforcement will include seat belt patrols, as 75 percent of impaired drivers killed annually are also not buckled up.
"St. Patrick's Day is a massive partying holiday and there's simply no excuse for driving impaired especially considering the safe alternatives," says Lt. Eric Roeske of the State Patrol. "If you have plans to party, include a plan for a safe and sober ride."
Roeske says people need to be aware of the effects of alcohol especially on day-long party events such as St. Patrick's Day. He says partiers will likely still be impaired later in the day despite breaks in drinking from the morning or afternoon and they should not risk driving under any circumstance.
Roeske recommends partiers designate a sober driver, call a cab, use public transportation or stay at the location of the party.
Each year alcohol-related crashes kill up 200 people in Minnesota and injure 3,000, while 35,000-plus are arrested for DWI. One in eight Minnesotans have a DWI on record.
In an effort to deter impaired driving and prevent DWI offenders from being re-arrested, Governor Pawlenty is proposing legislation that would require ignition interlock devices for all DWI offenders. Interlocks are a proven technology that prevents motorists from driving impaired.
DPS notes the most dangerous periods for impaired driving can change depending on various factors, including weather or if holidays fall on weekends.
Of the 20 traffic deaths on St. Patrick's Day (including the early-morning deaths on March 18) during 2004-2008, 55 percent (11) were alcohol-related. This percentage of alcohol-related deaths is far above the average annual percentage of around 35 percent. Only the 4th of July is a deadlier impaired driving period during the last five years when 23 people died and 12 (52 percent) were alcohol-related.
During 2004-2008, 1,725 motorists were arrested for DWI surrounding St. Patrick's Day. The DWI enforcement will include seat belt patrols, as 75 percent of impaired drivers killed annually are also not buckled up.
"St. Patrick's Day is a massive partying holiday and there's simply no excuse for driving impaired especially considering the safe alternatives," says Lt. Eric Roeske of the State Patrol. "If you have plans to party, include a plan for a safe and sober ride."
Roeske says people need to be aware of the effects of alcohol especially on day-long party events such as St. Patrick's Day. He says partiers will likely still be impaired later in the day despite breaks in drinking from the morning or afternoon and they should not risk driving under any circumstance.
Roeske recommends partiers designate a sober driver, call a cab, use public transportation or stay at the location of the party.
Each year alcohol-related crashes kill up 200 people in Minnesota and injure 3,000, while 35,000-plus are arrested for DWI. One in eight Minnesotans have a DWI on record.
In an effort to deter impaired driving and prevent DWI offenders from being re-arrested, Governor Pawlenty is proposing legislation that would require ignition interlock devices for all DWI offenders. Interlocks are a proven technology that prevents motorists from driving impaired.
DPS notes the most dangerous periods for impaired driving can change depending on various factors, including weather or if holidays fall on weekends.
No Comments Yet. Be the first to comment!
