Connecticut State Police Kick Off Super Bowl Enforcement

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Connecticut State Police will ramp up patrols for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7, to keep impaired drivers off the road who are celebrating the big game.

State Police will ramp up patrols on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Joe Jenkins

02/05/2016 4:00 p.m.

Troopers will be attentive to all roads and highways across the state for the possibility of drivers operating impaired, before and after the game.

“The busy holiday season is past, but this game is an ‘unofficial’ holiday in the U.S. We urge all Connecticut residents to proceed with caution as they celebrate with friends and family” said Col. Brian Meraviglia.

During Super Bowl Sunday 2015, troopers arrested 12 drivers for DUI, issued 122 tickets for speeding and 301 tickets for hazardous moving violations.

Those going out to watch the big game are reminded to either call a cab or designate a driver if they plan on drinking.

“We can all be on the winning team on Super Bowl Sunday. Follow the rules of the road, drive defensively, and lookout for erratic, distracted and impaired operators,” added Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Dora B. Schriro.

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