The Meridian Township Police
Department will be participating in the Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under
Arrest campaign. The crackdown is being paid for with federal traffic
safety funds administered by the Office of Highway Safety Planning. The extra patrols
will begin today and go through the beginning of the new year.
We are urging everyone this
holiday season to not drink and drive. If you are going to go out and
drink, please use a designated driver.
OHSP Director Michael
L. Prince describes the situation perfectly, "The inconvenience of a drunk
driving arrest doesn't end with a trip to jail," said Director
Prince. "When factoring in court costs, legal fees, bail, towing, license
fees and increased insurance, a drunk driving arrest is a very expensive
situation."
OHSP did a great job in
breaking down the cost of a drunk driving conviction and what you could buy
with that money had you not been arrested. To view their info
graphic, click the following link: Ultimate
12 days of Christmas and DUI Cost
