Those in the final planning stages of their New Yearโs Eve celebration are being reminded to include an important item that demands attention โ how to get home safely. The thought is at the core of the national โDrive Sober or Get Pulled Overโ enforcement campaign against impaired driving thatโs been underway since December 15th.
The emphasis is on planning for that sober ride home, whether thatโs via a designated driver, or hiring a ride homeโฆbut the bottom line is that if youโre impaired, you donโt belong behind the wheel, and if you choose poorly, you could wind up poor as a result. OWI convictions can cost around $10,000 including fines, court costs, lost time at work, higher insurance rates and vehicle services. A convicted driver can also lose their license and vehicle as a result.
The Wisconsin State Patrol reminds the public to:
- Always drive sober.
- Identify a sober designated driver. If youโre feeling the effects of alcohol or another substance, youโre likely over the 0.08 BAC limit and should not drive.
- Take the bus, call a taxi, or use a rideshare service instead of getting behind the wheel. Use the Tavern Leagueโs Safe Ride program to find a ride home.
- If you have a friend who is about to drink and drive, step in. Take the keys away and help them get home safely.
- If you suspect a driver is impaired, safely gather as much info as you can about the vehicle, driver, and location. Then call 911.
โDrive Sober or Get Pulled Overโ runs through January 1st, and will feature an enhanced presence of law enforcement officers on the roads.
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