[New MADD Vehicle Parked on Water Street—–Photo by Dave Briggs]
The traffic supervisor with city police is sporting some new wheels.MADD Saint John, in partnership with the Saint John police force are unveiling the new MADD vehicle.Sgt. Jeff LeFrance tells CHSJ News, the purpose of the vehicle is to educate young people on the dangers of drunk driving in a new way.Sgt. LeFrance says the vehicle will have a Playstation 3 in the back where young people can play a driving simulator while wearing the drunk goggles.
Sgt. LaFrance says the vehicle is also a way to promote MADD’s 911 campaign where people are asked to call 911 if they see a drunk driver.He says the vehicle and accessories was completely paid for by sponsers, and didn’t cost the city a cent.
