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New Year’s Eve: One of the most risky days for drivers

The San Diego Sheriff’s Department says they will be cracking down on drunk driving through the New Year by conducting extra patrols. State Police arrested almost 40 people for driving under the influence, which was double the number of DUI arrests compared to the year before.

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“Our message is don’t drink and drive. You go to a bar and you’re driving more drunk and unfortunately, some people will continue to drive drunk and cause catastrophic injuries to people”.


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Staying in groups and using the buddy system is always a good idea if going out. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Attempting to drive while intoxicated is not worth losing your life or taking the life of another.


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“Designate a sober driver or very simply, you pull out your cell phone, you tap a button and you have a ride that is safe and reliable”, said Matt Powers, a spokesperson for Uber Connecticut. Especially this holiday in Berks County, we’ve had several DUI related crashes, some with tragic outcomes, and we certainly want to avoid that at all costs. “The safest and only approach is to drive sober”, the department announcement stated. If you’re caught drinking and driving you could face jail time, fines, loss of driver’s license, towing fees, and other DUI expenses, totaling $10,000 on average.

The enforcement effort began Friday, Dec. 18 and will end Monday, Jan. 3. If someone you know is about to drive after drinking, take their keys and help them get home safely. An increased number of troopers will hit the state’s roadways in search of anyone who appears to be impaired behind the wheel.

“We’ve got to work together to make our roads safer this December and year-round”, he said.

Under the right conditions, even one drink can impair your judgment and increase the risk of getting arrested for driving drunk-or worse, the risk of having a crash.

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If you have been drinking, do not drive. There are other options, such as calling friends, family members, using public transportation, or using a ride service such as a taxi, Uber or Lift.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over