{"id":38236,"date":"2014-01-30T15:17:40","date_gmt":"2014-01-30T21:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=38236"},"modified":"2014-02-01T11:20:41","modified_gmt":"2014-02-01T17:20:41","slug":"feb-2014-law-enforcement-enchancement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=38236","title":{"rendered":"Enhanced Law Enforcement SE ND February"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NDHPpatch\"<\/a>FARGO NDHP CSi)\u00a0 \u00a0In a continuing effort to end the problem of impaired driving, North Dakota law enforcement agencies are providing unified, enhanced enforcement. The Southeast Fargo Regional DUI Task Force announced that there will be an enhanced law enforcement presence with additional law enforcement officers on rural, city and state roads throughout the Southeast Fargo Region for the entire month of February.<\/strong><\/p>\n

During our October 2013 enforcement, 29 alcohol-related citations and arrests were made in our region, which is 29 too many.<\/p>\n

Law enforcement officials believe that any number of fatalities due to impaired driving is too high. The success of the enforcement campaigns encourages the Southeast Fargo Regional Task Force to continue their work to keep North Dakota drivers safe.<\/p>\n

Most people are well informed on the dangers of drinking and driving. In addition to alcohol, we’re also seeing impaired driving problems as a result of prescription drugs. Motorists should take warning labels seriously as many prescriptions can impair judgment and motor skills, resulting in dangerous impaired driving.<\/p>\n

The Southeast Fargo Regional DUI Task Force includes the following agencies: Cass, Traill, Steele, Richland, Ransom, and Sargent County Sheriffs\u2019 Departments; Fargo, Lisbon, North Dakota State University, and Wahpeton Police Departments; and the North Dakota Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n

Funding for this enhanced enforcement is provided through the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).<\/p>\n

In addition to increased enforcement efforts, the Southeast Fargo Regional Task Force has worked to enhance community awareness of impaired driving through the NDDOT\u2019s \u201cDon\u2019t Forget TODD\u201d campaign. TODD stands for “To Designate a Driver” and is a web, print, radio and television campaign aimed at spreading information about DUI laws, enforcement and prevention. Specifically, TODD provides a number of solutions for individuals and encourages them to find their safe rides home before going out. Drivers are encouraged to check out www.dontforgettodd.com for more information.<\/p>\n

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Quick Facts<\/p>\n

Summary of Southeast Fargo Regional Task Force enforcement results:<\/p>\n

From October1-31, 2013<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 13 driving under the influence arrests<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 16 other alcohol-related citations<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 7 drug arrests<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 28 speed citations<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 1 felony arrest<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 4 seat-belt citations<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 7 driving while suspended citations<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 17 other significant arrests and traffic citations<\/p>\n

Facts from the Don\u2019t Forget TODD Campaign:<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Average cost of a DUI: $10,523<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 North Dakota DUI Arrests 7,315 (January 1 \u2013 December 31, 2012)<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Did you know you could be arrested for a DUI without having an ounce of alcohol in your system? In the state of North Dakota, as well as many other states, any drug that causes impairment, prescription or non-prescription, can result in a DUI arrest.<\/p>\n

o Any signs of impairment that affect your driving can be cause for an arrest<\/p>\n

o Pay attention to all warning labels on any medications you take<\/p>\n

o If medications can cause drowsiness or have other adverse side effects, designate a driver just as you would if you intended to consume alcohol<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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