1.) According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in December 2007, 992 people were killed in crashes that involved a drunk driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher — above the legal limit in every state as well as the District of Columbia.
"We will be out in force making sure drunk drivers are off the road," said Searsport Police Chief Dick LaHaye. "No amount of good cheer will be able to save you from the consequences of drunk driving. If we catch you, we will arrest you. No exceptions. No excuses."
In 2007, 12,998 fatalities occurred in crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider who had a .08 or above BAC, compared with 13,491 in 2006. LaHaye emphasized the critical role law enforcement plays in helping solve this serious problem.
"Even though we've seen nationwide reductions in drunk driving deaths since 2007, our work is far from over," said LaHaye. "Too many people continue to suffer tragic injuries and the loss of a loved one as a result of this serious crime."
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