Don't Drive Drunk on New Year's Eve

The Connecticut State Police 2012 Holiday enforcement program known as Operation S.A.N.T.A. (S-top A-nother N-eedless T-ragic A-ccident) ends on New Year's Day, but police will be out in force tonight.

DUI enforcement increased dramatically during this holiday season, netting a high number of arrests for driving under the influence, distracted driving, and seatbelt violations as people headed home from holiday parties.

If you are planning to consume alcohol at a festive event, make plans in advance for a non-drinking driver to bring you home. If you spot a suspected drunk driver, call 911 and report it to the police.  

Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection Commissioner Reuben F. Bradford noted, “Our State Troopers will be working to save lives and keep all of our roads and highways safe. Remember that mixing alcohol with driving any vehicle is a dangerous combination for everyone and is illegal in Connecticut.”

State Police Troopers have scheduled enhanced DUI enforcement operations on the roads and highways all across Connecticut for December 31, 2012, including the following locations. 

New Year's Eve DUI Patrols

• Roving patrols on Interstate 91
• Roving patrols on Route 72
• Roving patrols on Route 9 from Old Saybrook to West Hartford.