IDAHO, USA — The holidays are a time to celebrate, have parties and sometimes people can overindulge in alcohol. According to Idaho State Police (ISP), law agencies across the state will be on "heightened watch" during the holidays for drunk drivers.
"Now through New Year's Day, drivers will see officers working on a special high-visibility enforcement campaign to spread the message about the dangers of impaired driving," a news release stated. "Law enforcement will be on heightened watch for drivers under the influence and remind everyone, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over." Always make a plan before heading out to a holiday celebration and have a sober ride home."
ISP is partnering with more than fifty other agencies in the state during the season. Data from last year in Idaho that stated there was 1,818 drunk driving crashes that killed 110 people.
"Drivers have a choice to make: Follow the law and respect your community members by refraining from drunk driving. Or make the choice to drive drunk, put your own life at risk, and endanger the lives of innocent people who share the road with you," said Corporal Cory Juber, of the Idaho State Police. "We need a commitment from everyone to keep the roads free of drunk drivers so our friends, family, and neighbors can have a safe holiday."
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