St.
Tammany Parish deputies will be out looking for drunk drivers this Mardi Gras weekend.
The checkpoint is part of the ongoing, proactive “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, to combat impaired driving during the Mardi Gras season.
Even though the floats and parades have been sidelined by the pandemic, people in Louisiana surely will find a way to celebrate Carnival, which is why deputies will set up a DWI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in St. Tammany.
“We want you to enjoy the holiday while taking COVID precautions. Most importantly, we want to make sure you’re around for next year’s Mardi Gras, and we know your friends and family want that, too,” said Lisa Freeman, executive director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
“We want people to know that we are out there, not just this weekend but every day looking for drivers that are under the influence, and we hope these checkpoints serve as a deterrent,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “If you choose to consume alcohol, don’t drive. Have a designated driver or call a cab. If all options fail, call us and we will find you a safe ride.”