It’s St. Patrick’s Day. That means, Irish, Green beer, clovers and law enforcement agencies planning to increase their presence on Iowa roads and highways. with a  Special Traffic Enforcement Project or STEP.  Iowa State Patrol trooper John Farley says people who’re stopped for drunk driving often say they had no choice but to drive themselves.  He says that’s not true; there are plenty of options in this day and age.t

Farley says the normal number of troopers will be on patrol, but will also have some working on overtime to help with the project. Troopers and other officers will be looking for drunk drivers and other violations throughout the weekend.