If you drink and drive in Oklahoma, beware: The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is joining with law enforcement agencies across the state and throughout the nation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign Aug. 21 through Sept. 7. Oklahoma law enforcement agencies will be mobilizing under the State’s theme “ENDUI.” Law enforcement officers will be aggressively looking for impaired drivers, arresting anyone who is caught driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
“On average there is one alcohol impaired driving-related fatality every 52 minutes across the country,” said Col. Rick Adams, Chief of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. “This tragic loss of life can be prevented if we get impaired drivers off our roadways. Driving impaired is simply not worth the risk, so don’t take the chance. Any time you choose to drink, make sure you have designated a nondrinking driver. If you do choose to drive impaired, we will be watching and we will arrest you. No warnings, no excuses.”
Adams said law enforcement officials are making progress in the fight against drunk driving by working with our safety partners and by arming people with useful tools such as the SaferRide app.” The app is available for Android devices on Google Play, and Apple devices on the iTunes store.
“This holiday season, don’t make the selfish and deadly choice to drink and drive. If you plan to drink, always designate a nondrinking driver,” Adams said.
In Oklahoma in 2014, eight people died in vehicle crashes over the Labor Day weekend. Four of the fatalities occurred in alcohol-related crashes; an additional 28 people were injured in alcohol-related crashes.
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