GUTHRIE, Okla. (KFOR) – Guthrie police are working to maintain the streets secure from impaired drivers by way of the ultimate stretch of the vacation season.
The Guthrie Police Division’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over initiative continues by way of Jan. 1.
The Police Division is teaming up with the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) to discourage group members from driving impaired throughout vacation festivities.
“Have a good time with a Plan. When you plan to drink, plan for a sober driver to take you house. Is it your flip to be the designated driver? Take that position critically and don’t devour alcohol, not even one drink,” Police Division officers stated on social media.
The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office states there have been 148 automobile crashes in Oklahoma on the 2020 New Yr’s Day vacation. Two individuals have been killed in these crashes and 40 have been injured. At the least 24 of the crashes have been drug or alcohol associated.
Police officers ask group members to pay attention to the next:
- Keep in mind that it’s by no means okay to drink and drive. Even in case you’ve had just one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to make use of public transportation or a journey service to get house safely.
- When you see a drunk driver on the highway, name 911.
- Do you will have a good friend who’s about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make preparations to get your good friend house safely.
- If all else fails, name us earlier than you get behind the wheel. We may also help!
