GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Brown County is once again educating and enforcing the dangers of drunk drivingDrive Sober or Get Pulled Over is once again in effect.
Captain Dan Sandberg says the high visibility law enforcement efforts are intended to discourage motorists from engaging in dangerous driving behaviors.
“We want to make them aware of the dangers of alcohol related crashes and alcohol in general.”
There were 159 deaths from alcohol related crashes in Wisconsin last year.
He says the high visibility law enforcement efforts are intended to discourage motorists from engaging in dangerous driving behaviors.
“If we do pull you over and you have been drinking and driving, you will be arrested.”
The consquences can also be costly in other ways.
“It can costs $10,000 dollars in fines, court costs, attorney fees, lost time at work, higher insurance rate and repairs if you are involved in a crash.”
Sandberg says people need to take advantage of options like a designated Driver, Uber and cabs.
“There is so many ways not to drink and drive that nobody really has a excuse to do it.”
While alcohol-impaired drivers remain a concern, a growing problem involves drug-impaired drivers – people whose ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is compromised by legal or illegal drugs including prescription and over-the-counter medications.
There are several ways citizens can help: Never allow someone to get behind the wheel impaired. Find a safealternative to get them home. If you plan to celebrate, identify a soberdesignated driver; Report impaired drivers to law enforcement by calling 911. Provide as muchdetail as possible on the driver, vehicle, and location; Download the free “Drive Sober” mobile app from the WisDOT website . Theapp includes a “find a ride” feature to help locate mass transit and taxiservices; Some taverns and restaurants have programs to provide patrons a safe ridehome. Visit www.tlw.org/ and click on Safe Ride; Make sure that everyone in your vehicle is buckled up – every trip. Watchyour speed and eliminate distractions.We do all we can to keep our roads and communities as safe as possible, but weneed cooperation from motorists and citizens.
The campaign runs through Labor Day.
