The enforcement campaign, in effect through Sept. 7, means more officers on the road and messages about the dangers of drunk driving.
AAA studies have found most alcohol-impaired crashes occur in the evening and weekends, and drug-impaired crashes have increasingly occurred during the day-time, rush-hour – particularly the morning rush.
For this reason, the Clark County Safe Communities Coalition is working to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death.
“Drunk driving is not acceptable behavior,” said Lt. Brian Aller, commander of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Springfield Post. “It is better to arrive sober and late than not at all. That’s why, during the Labor Day holiday, we will make zero exceptions for drunk driving. There are just no excuses.”
The Clark County Safe Communities Coalition, local law enforcement, and AAA asks everyone to help bring awareness to impaired driving and recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving that will ultimately save lives in Clark County:
- Remember that it is never OK 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 you see a drunk driver on the road, contact local law enforcement.
- Do you have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take away the keys and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.
For more information about the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/drive-sober.
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