Leesville Police join Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

Published 10:04 am Thursday, July 3, 2025

Special to the Leesville Leader

Officers with the Leesville Police Department will be participating in the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign through July 6.

The campaign is coordinated and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

Officers with the Leesville Police Department will be conducting saturation patrols and a checkpoint targeting impaired drivers. If a driver chooses to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they will be arrested.

Chief Beth Westlake said impaired driving is illegal and often results in crashes with serious injuries or death. She said residents need to do their part to keep the community safe by having a plan in place to get home safely.

The department recommends the following safe alternatives to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend:

• Remember it is never okay to drink and drive. Plan ahead to have a designated driver or use public transportation, such as a rideshare or taxi, to get home safely.

• Impaired drivers are not only a danger to themselves, but also others on the road. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call the Leesville Police Department or your local Law Enforcement Agency when it is safe to do so.

• Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.

• Always wear your seatbelt. It is your greatest defense in a vehicle crash.