Please see the below press release from Sgt. Lou Parrotta who is the South Hills DUI Task Force Coordinator.

To: Media Outlet

From: Sgt. Lou Parrotta

Date: March 13, 2026

Re: DUI Sobriety Roving Patrols

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The South Hills DUI task force will be conducting roving patrol enforcement activities starting the morning hours of March 14, 2026 through March 15, 2026, in order to deter, detect and arrest impaired drivers.

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America date back to the country’s founding and Pittsburgh always turns out big for the parade. While this year’s celebration may continue to look a little different in your hometown, however you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Paddy’s Day Parade by remembering one important piece of advice: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. This means that if you plan to drink, it’s essential that you plan ahead for a sober ride home.

We understand people are looking for a reason to celebrate, and we want our community members to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, but we also want to impress upon everyone the importance of safe driving, if you’ve been drinking, make the right choice to find a sober driver to get you and your friend’s home safely. Before you put your keys in the ignition, remind yourself: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

If you’re the designated driver, make sure you don’t drink so you can keep that promise of safety to yourself and your passengers. It can be a long day, but people are counting on you, not to mention the other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians on the streets. Take the role of designated driver seriously — people are relying on you.

Plan a Sober Ride

Before ever heading out, it’s vital to plan ahead. Be honest with yourself: You know whether you’ll be drinking or not. Follow these ideas to ensure you and your fellow partygoers live to be Irish another day.

· Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.

· If available, use your community’s sober ride program.

· If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact 911.

· Do you have a friend who has been drinking and is about to drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely

If you decide to drink and drive, we will be out and looking for you.

The South Hills DUI Task Force is comprised of Officers from the Police Departments of Baldwin Borough, Brentwood, Braddock, Clairton, Duquesne City, Elizabeth Twp, Glassport, Homestead, Jefferson Hills, McKeesport, Munhall, Pleasant Hills, South Park, Swissvale, West Homestead, West Mifflin and Whitehall.