GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Green Bay police say they are ramping up efforts to keep the roads safe on Cinco De Mayo.
Extra officers will be out Friday night into Saturday morning, looking for signs of impaired driving and lack of seatbelt use.
“Just like Independence Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and New Year’s, people like to celebrate on Cinco de Mayo and as a result we tend to see an increase in alcohol-related traffic violations. So, if you’re planning to meet friends after work or attend a party, please also take the time to plan for a safe ride home,” said Lieutenant Tom Buchmann, Green Bay Police Department.
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The alcohol enforcement will be Friday from 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. Saturday. The Click It or Ticket patrol will be Friday from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
This initiative will be funded with the use of a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
