DWI Checkpoint will be conducted in Tangipahoa Thursday | Events

As part of ongoing proactive efforts to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L will collaborate with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Twenty-First Judicial District Attorney’s Office to conduct a No Refusal DWI Checkpoint Thursday, Dec. 13  at an undisclosed location in Tangipahoa Parish.  

The checkpoint will begin at about 9 p.m.  In addition to increased DWI enforcement, Troopers will be focusing on motorists not wearing seat belts, unrestrained children in vehicles, and any dangerous driving behaviors such as speeding, following too close, and driving while distracted.

You can contact the Louisiana State Police by dialing *LSP or (*577) on your cell phone to report impaired drivers and dangerous roadway conditions.

Citizens and visitors are also urged to enroll in Nixle Alerts for real time updates on roadway closures, crash locations, and pertinent safety information for their region of the state. To enroll visit www.nixle.com, complete the required information, and select Louisiana State Police as your agency.

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