State police will step up traffic enforcement over the holidays “to rid the roads and highways of drivers who will drive under the influence, speed, and fail to wear seatbelts.”
The “accident reduction effort” is part of the state police’s annual “Operation SANTA,” which stands for “Stop Another Needless Tragic Accident.”
State police said that “DUI enforcement will increase dramatically” during the holidays with a number of checkpoints and roving patrols.
A list of the checkpoints and patrols statewide is posted below.
In this area, state cops from Troop I in Bethany will be conducting special “roving patrols” in the area of Exit 12 on Route 8 on Jan. 2 and Jan. 4.
If you’re wondering why police announce DUI checkpoints and special patrols ahead of time, click this link.
In addition to drunk drivers, speeders, and those not wearing their seatbelts, troopers will be stepping up enforcement against drivers using their cell phones while behind the wheel, state police said.
“Troopers are asking all motorists to obey the laws and help the Connecticut State Police keep all roads and highways safe,” spokesman Lt. J. Paul Vance said in a prepared statement.
