The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and local police reminds everyone: “this holiday season, and all year long – “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and co-workers to celebrate. Whether it’s an office party, a family member’s home, or a gathering at the bar, it is essential to plan ahead and have a way to get home safely after the party ends.
To help spread the message about the dangers of impaired driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in partnership with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office are working to encourage safe and sober driving this holiday season.
The national high-visibility enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs during the month of December. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk and drugged driving. Increased enforcement, along with increased messages about the dangers of driving while impaired, aim to drastically reduce crashes, fatalities, and injuries on our roadways.
“We understand that during the holidays, people are busy checking items off their to-do list and attending parties,” said Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton. “We need people to remember – it’s up to them to make the smart decision to drive sober, not just during the holidays but all year long. Stay safe and stay sober on the roads.”
The Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over advertisement can be viewed here.
