The Clarkston Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies in Michigan in attempting to crack down on drunk drivers.
During the national ‘You Drink & Drive, You Lose,? program, between June 27 and July 13, Clarkston officers will be out in full force for two nights trying to catch drivers under the influence.
‘We have well-trained officers who can spot the tell-tale signs of a drunk driver,? Clarkston Police Chief Ernest Combs said.
Law enforcement officials will be receiving help by five truck companies participating as ‘Night Owls.? The truckers will help identify possible drunk drivers, increasing the odds that those driving drunk or impaired will be stopped and arrested.
Truckers from the ‘Night Owl? companies travel an average of four million miles in the state each month. Many operate at night and have first-hand experience with drunk drivers.
Nearly 35 percent of all traffic fatalities in Michigan involve alcohol or drugs. Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that motorists are more likely to drive sober when patrols are combined with highly visible public awareness efforts.