Alabama Troopers to Crackdown on Speeding, Impaired Driving

August 19, 2008

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Yes, there will be more Alabama state troopers patrolling state highways this week.

Beginning Aug. 18, troopers were on the lookout for drivers who violate traffic laws.

The Department of Public Safety said troopers will also use vans called “BAT Mobiles.” BAT is a breath alcohol testing device that allows troopers to conduct roadside sobriety checks.

Mississippi and Tennessee are also joining Alabama to put more officers on patrol Aug. 18-24.

It marks the third time the states have teamed up for a “Take Back Our Highways” campaign.

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  • August 19, 2008 at 1:39 am
    nobody important says:
    One more fine upstanding citizen doing their part to make our roads safer. This would be by going real fast and hitting a tree of course. Another self-concerned moron.
  • August 19, 2008 at 12:00 pm
    LOL says:
    Last time I checked my tax dollars fund the highway system. Are the troopers implying they "own" the highways? Taking back the highways should mean raising the speed limits an... read more
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