NATIONWIDE: Attention all St. Patrick’s Day party-hardiers…you stand a good chance of being locked up in case you don’t crash into an oak tree!

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CL Police Plan Safe Driving Crackdown for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Patch.com – ‎3 hours ago‎
The Crystal Lake Police Department is urging drivers to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The police department announced plans for the 2013 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket” crackdown for this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The intensified
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Pledge to be a sober driver on St. Pat’s Day

KRCG – ‎5 hours ago‎
St. Patrick’s Day used to be a time to wear green and look for shamrocks, but it has become a night to celebrate and, for many, a night to drink. That’s why Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) members and law enforcement officials are warning people not
 

Sheriff warns motorists to drive safe on St. Patrick’s Day

Oneida Dispatch – ‎6 hours ago‎
WAMPSVILLE >> The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 700 people were killed nationwide in crashes involving drunk drivers during St. Patrick’s Day holidays from 2006-10. With that said, as St. Patrick’s Day approaches,
 

Heavy Police Presence This St. Patrick’s Day to Catch Drunk Drivers Throughout

San Rafael Police Department (press release) – ‎8 hours ago‎
San Rafael, CA – March 13, 2013 – As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, San Rafael Police Chief Diana Bishop and members of the Avoid the 13 DUI Task Force are urging motorists to plan a safe ride home and never get behind the wheel drunk or drugged.
 

Don’t test your luck drinking and driving on St. Patty’s Day

Chetekalert – ‎10 hours ago‎
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald urges motorists to plan a safe ride home and never get behind the wheel drunk. During this holiday, Saturday, March 17, law enforcement officials in Barron County will be on high alert,
 

Sheriff announces DUI crackdown on St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Village News Network – ‎10 hours ago‎
SAN DIEGO – San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore announced that beginning Friday, March 15 at 6 p.m. through St. Patrick’s Day weekend, a special DUI crackdown will take place countywide. “The AVOID the 15 DUI Task Force are urging drivers to plan a
 

Moline police urge motorists to celebrate safely this St. Patrick’s Day

Quad-Cities Online – ‎12 hours ago‎
Today is Friday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2013. There are 292 days left in the year. 1863 — 150 years ago: George M. Norris, son of Jacob Norris Esq., will start for thegold mines of Boice River in Washington territory on Monday. He will take along
 

Barrington Police to Crackdown on Drunk Drivers on St. Pat’s Weekend

Patch.com – ‎15 hours ago‎
The Barrington Police Department today announced it will take part in the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket crackdown by conducting special patrols during this St. Patrick’s Day holiday period to curtail impaired drivers and late-night
 

Police plan to increase patrols for St. Patrick’s Day

Wisconsin State Journal – ‎17 hours ago‎
Police plan to increase patrols for St. Patrick’s Day. Print Email. 2013-03-13T08:30:00Z Police plan to increase patrols for St. Patrick’s DayBILL NOVAK | bnovak@madison.com madison.com. 12 hours ago • BILL NOVAK | bnovak@madison.com. Find us on
 

A holiday reminder from the Madison County Sheriff

Utica Observer Dispatch – ‎18 hours ago‎
As St. Patrick’s Day and its associated activities approaches, Madison County Sheriff Allen Riley is urging motorists to plan a safe ride home and never get behind the wheel intoxicated, or impaired by alcohol or drugs. During this time period, law enforcement
 

Tipsy St. Pat’s Day revelers could celebrate in jail

News-shield – ‎18 hours ago‎
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, Sheriff Fitzgerald is urging motorists to plan a safe ride home and never get behind the wheel drunk. During this holiday law enforcement officials in Barron County will be on high alert, cracking down on drunk drivers as part of
 

Police to crack down on drunk driving this St. Patrick’s Day

WTKR Your NewsChannel 3 – ‎19 hours ago‎
James City County, Va. – Police are reminding drivers not to drink and drive – and this weekend, enhanced law enforcement officers will focus on drunk and drugged driving. As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, Master Police Officer Leslie Sten is urging motorists
 

Naperville Police Increase Traffic Enforcement During St. Patty’s Holiday

Patch.com – ‎19 hours ago‎
Naperville police said they are increasing their patrols in the days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day in hopes of preventing accidents caused by drunken driving. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook.
 

Plainfield Police on the Lookout for St. Paddy’s Day Drunken Drivers

Patch.com – ‎19 hours ago‎
Plainfield police are warning motorists to celebrate safely this St. Patrick’s Day and are conducting a holiday crackdown on drunken drivers and motorists who fail to buckle up. As part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket campaigns,
 

Sheriff’s Police on the Lookout for St. Paddy’s Day Drunken Drivers

Patch.com – ‎20 hours ago‎
The Will County Sheriff’s Office is conducting special patrols this St. Patrick’s Day to crack down on drunken drivers. Unbuckled motorists will also be ticketed during the campaign. “We are reminding everyone to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click it or
 

Glenview Police Offer St. Patrick’s Driving Advice

Patch.com – ‎21 hours ago‎
St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17, and the Glenview Police Department anticipates the potential of more impaired drivers on the road this weekend. “Our officers are aware of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday and with the holiday the potential for an increase in
 

Geneseo Police patrols target drunk drivers beginning Friday

The Livingston County News – ‎Mar 12, 2013‎
GENESEO — The Geneseo Police Department is participating in the 2013 Safe & Sober Campaign against drunk and impaired driving. The national event begins March 15 and ends on March 18, which will include the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. The Geneseo
 

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Patrols

Alton Daily News – ‎Mar 12, 2013‎
We’re heading into the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, and police want you to know they will be keeping an eye out for drunk drivers. Motorists should expect to see plenty of cops on Illinois highways and local roads through the weekend. The emphasis will be on
 

Safety campaign aims to reduce drunken driving

Orland Press Register – ‎Mar 12, 2013‎
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, Orland police Chief J.C. Tolle warns motorists to plan a safe ride home. The Avoid the 6 DUI Task Force will be out watching for impaired drivers as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over safety campaign. “Drunk driving is
 

State officials warn motorists to stay sober St. Patrick’s weekend

The Albany Herald – ‎Mar 12, 2013‎
ATLANTA, Ga. — The luck of the Irish won’t keep you out of jail for driving drunk, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety warns. Drivers who are over the legal alcohol limit on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, which starts Friday, will be arrested. No warnings; no
 

Bayshore-area police warn: Don’t drink this St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Asbury Park Press – ‎Mar 12, 2013‎
MIDDLETOWN — Bayshore police departments will be cracking down on drunken driving as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations ramp up. The 10 departments included in the Bayshore Task Force are urging residents to set up designated drivers before starting any
 

Police to crack down on drunk drivers this St. Patrick’s Day

Tallahassee.com – ‎Mar 12, 2013‎
The Tallahassee Police Department will be on high alert for drunk drivers this St. Patrick’s Day as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Tallahassee Police Chief Dennis Jones is urging motorists to never drive drunk and to plan a safe ride
 

Alton police promise St. Patrick’s Day crackdown

Alton Telegraph – ‎Mar 12, 2013‎
ALTON – Beginning Thursday, Alton police will be conducting a St. Patrick’s Day holiday crackdown on impaired and unbelted motorists with extra patrols and checkpoints. “We know everyone wants to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with family and friends and
 

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ during St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Marconews – ‎Mar 12, 2013‎
Area law enforcement officials plan a crackdown on impaired motorists this weekend as part of a national campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has a DUI sobriety checkpoint