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Be safe on the roads this holiday season, be
sober |
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December 13, 2017 |
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As the holiday season gets underway in Idaho,
the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is
partnering with law enforcement agencies across
the state to remind drivers that Buzzed Driving
is Drunk Driving.
Beginning today (Wednesday, December 13) through
the end of the year, additional officers will be
on the road looking for drunk drivers.
“We understand this is a time of year when
people like to celebrate,” said Lisa Losness
from the Idaho Office of Highway Safety. “It’s
important to have a plan for a sober ride home
before the celebrating begins.”
According to the National Highway Safety
Administration, 10,497 people were killed in
alcohol-related crashes in 2016. The holidays
prove to be extra dangerous to drivers as more
people—drivers and pedestrians alike—are out on
the roads.
“We want to keep our roads safe this holiday
season and help people understand that the only
time they should be behind the wheel is when
they are sober,” said Losness. “Alcohol affects
people differently, and you do not have to be
feeling or acting drunk to be too impaired to
drive.”
Losness says anyone who plans to drink at a
holiday event should plan ahead and designate a
driver, call a cab, or arrange for another ride
to pick them up.
“The holidays are a time to be with family and
friends,” Losness said. “Please don’t let a bad
decision ruin it for them.” |
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