THP Teams Up With State & Local Agencies for “Hands Across the Border” Effort
Thursday, August 20, 2009 | 08:24am
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Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled to Stop Impaired Driving
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is teaming up with State Troopers from Alabama and several local agencies from both states for a “Hand Across the Border” initiative focusing on stopping impaired driving. On Friday, August 21 at 10:00 a.m., officials from several law enforcement agencies will join together to officially launch the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.” enforcement campaign.
The goals of the “Hands Across the Border” effort and the “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.” campaign are simple: to increase highway safety and stop impaired driving.
WHO: Tennessee Highway Patrol, Alabama Department of Public Safety
WHAT: Hands Across the Border
WHEN: Friday, August 21, 2009
Joint News Conference –10:00 a.m.
Alabama Welcome Center on I-65
Sobriety Checkpoint – 8:00 p.m.
Highway 231 in Lincoln County
The Tennessee Department of Safety’s mission is (www.tennessee.gov/safety) to ensure the safety and general welfare of the public. The department encompasses the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Office of Homeland Security and Driver License Services. General areas of responsibility include law enforcement, safety education, motorist services and terrorism prevention.
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