Indiana State Police continue efforts to decrease distracted driving

By Web Desk Jan 2, 2021 6:49 PM TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)--Indiana State Police is making an effort to decreased distracted and impaired driving with their Drive Sober Campaign Throughout the 2020-2021 holiday season, state troopers have made 3 DUI arrests. The agency has also seen a decrease in accidents. With the help of federal funding, ISP increased their patrols on the roads throughout the Putnamville district. Sgt. Matt Ames, Public Information Officer for Indiana State Police, said going into 2021, they want to make sure drivers are being responsible at all times. "Indiana State Police would just like to for you to take the opportunity to be a better driver," Ames said. "Your New Year's resolution should be I'm going to slow down. I'm not going to drive distracted. I'm always going to buckle up and I'm never going to drive under the influence of a controlled substance or alcohol."