As part of the national enforcement initiative, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” PennDOT, state police and municipal police are focusing their efforts on reducing alcohol and drug-related crashes through Labor Day.
Pennsylvania's DUI Task Forces, the Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement statewide will conduct checkpoints and roving patrols as part of the crackdown.
Funding comes from part of PennDOT's statewide distribution of $4.2 million in federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
During last year's Labor Day weekend, there were 150 alcohol-related crashes and two fatalities as well as 47 drug-related crashes and seven fatalities.
The legal blood-alcohol content in Pennsylvania is 0.08 percent for motorists 21 and over. Driving under the influence penalties can include jail time, license suspension and fines of between $500 and $5,000.
Funding comes from part of PennDOT's statewide distribution of $4.2 million in federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
During last year's Labor Day weekend, there were 150 alcohol-related crashes and two fatalities as well as 47 drug-related crashes and seven fatalities.
The legal blood-alcohol content in Pennsylvania is 0.08 percent for motorists 21 and over. Driving under the influence penalties can include jail time, license suspension and fines of between $500 and $5,000.
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