BATON ROUGE – New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration, reflection, and new beginnings, but local law enforcement is warning residents that it’s also one of the most dangerous nights of the year to be on the road.
Police across Louisiana are stepping up enforcement to stop impaired drivers before they can cause serious crashes. Extra patrols will be visible on major highways, parish roads and in areas known for large New Year’s celebrations, especially late tonight and into the early morning. Sobriety checkpoints may also be used in some areas.
“It’s a great time to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of a new one, and we want you to do it as safely as possible,” L’Jean McKneely of the Baton Rouge Police Department said…