Police ramping up patrols during Thanksgiving travel period
While people get their Thanksgiving travel plans ready, the Greensburg Police Department is getting
ready to increase patrol visibility as part of the annual Safe Family Travel campaign
The campaign is underway and focuses on impaired driving, aggressive driving, and proper
use of seat belts. During the campaign, officers will work overtime conducting sobriety checkpoints and
saturation patrols designed to discourage impaired driving and promote seat belt use. The high-visibility
enforcement campaign is funded with grants provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).
“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,” said Devon McDonald,
ICJI Executive Director. “We want everyone to make it to their holiday events safely.”
According to NHTSA, alcohol-impaired driving has tragically become associated with Thanksgiving Eve,
with some people turning it into a night of drinking. Drivers who intend on drinking that evening should
plan ahead and secure a designated sober driver.
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.
It is also important to wear a seat belt, put away the distractions and follow posted speed limits.
Travelers are encouraged to check road conditions before each trip and to leave with plenty of time to
reach their destination safely.
Motorists are encouraged to call 911 if they encounter an impaired or unsafe driver on the road.
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