Washakie County law enforcement stepping up during Sturgis Rally

 

July 20, 2018



WORLAND — Washakie County law enforcement officers will be placing added emphases on the busy travel week of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

As part of a statewide enforcement campaign during the rally, Worland Police Department, Wyoming Highway Patrol and the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office will be stepping up traffic enforcement Aug. 3-12.

“With the conclusion of the county fair and the increased traffic on U.S. 16, to and from the rally, it makes sense to increase traffic enforcement,” said Washakie County Sheriff Steve Rakness of Worland.

“We will be out looking for traffic violations and impaired drivers,” said Chief Gabe Elliott of the Worland Police Department. “The purpose of traffic enforcement is to reduce crashes and save lives, and we will have zero tolerance for any driver who put others at risk.”

Washakie County Law Enforcement recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving:

Plan a safe way home before the fun begins.

Designate a sober driver.

If you see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to report it to 347-2242 or 347-4253.

If you know someone is about to drive or ride after drinking, take the keys and help him/her make other arrangements to be safe.

Along with this enhanced enforcement effort, the Wyoming Highway Patrol is urging drivers to help keep Wyoming’s roadways safe by calling the Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately (REDDI) hotline number at 1-800-442-9090 to report suspected drunk drivers. Callers should be prepared to provide the dispatcher with a description of the vehicle, its location, and direction of travel.

 
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