EPD increasing patrols during Thanksgiving travel

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – The Evansville Police Department will be increasing their patrol visibility around the busy travel season.

This is all part of their annual Safe Family Travel campaign which focuses on impaired driving, aggressive driving and proper use of seat belts.

They say the campaign will begin November 16, and officers will work overtime conducting sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols designed to discourage impaired driving and promote seat belt use.

Devon McDonald, ICJI Executive Director, says they want everyone to make it to their holiday events safely.

“We’re anticipating another busy travel season this year, so for those sharing the road, remember; slow down, avoid distractions while driving, designate a sober driver, and buckle up,” McDonald says.

According to their Facebook, EPD says it is also important to follow posted speed limits, check road conditions before each trip and secure a designated sober driver if drinking to reach their destination safely.

“When you get on the road, you are pledging to use safe driving practices to keep all road users safe,” says Sgt. Nick Winsett. “Anyone heading out to a bar or party must make a commitment to stay sober for the night if they are driving or arrange for a sober ride home before they begin to drink alcohol.”

They are encouraging motorists to call 911 if they encounter an impaired or unsafe driver on the road.

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