Over The Limit. Under Arrest

This year's 4th of July anti-drunk driving campaign is: Drunk Driving. Over the limit. Under arrest. Granted, it's not exactly Yeats, but this isn't early 20th century Ireland either. Though a lot of folks still drink like it is. That's fine, just don't get behind the wheel of your horse-less carriage after you've had a few pints because the Triparishtimes.com has a story that warns motorists that State Police will be out in force this weekend with DWI checkpoints and extra patrols on state highways. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Michael Edmonson said troopers will be working overtime hours concentrated on DWI enforcement throughout the three-day weekend.

"Drunk driving is a serious problem in Louisiana, especially during long holidays," Edmonson said. "Last year, drunk-driving crashes resulted in the death of an estimated 449 people on Louisiana's roads. DWI enforcement is a top priority for the Louisiana State Police. We will work with our law enforcement partners to ensure the roadways are safe for our citizens. Designate a sober driver. Otherwise, you will go to jail.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will also have agents patrolling the states waterways.

"Louisiana's DWI laws also apply to operators of water crafts," said Lt. Col. Jeff Mayne, LDWF state boating law administrator. "We want everyone to have an enjoyable experience on our state's waterways this holiday weekend and strongly encourage everyone to wear a lifejacket while boating."

Read more gory crash statistics here.