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Posted on: November 19, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Plan Ahead This Holiday Season: Be Safe and Drive Sober

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Riverside County Sheriff's Department Press Release

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Kyle LaFond

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La Quinta, Calif. – Millions of people will be traveling to visit friends and family over the holidays. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, encourages everyone to celebrate safely and have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver.

During the pre-Christmas and New Year’s holiday season Nov. 28-Dec. 13, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, will have additional deputies on patrol looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

“We want everyone to enjoy the holidays and be safe,” said Deputy Jeremiah Shields said. “If you plan to go out and celebrate, make sure you plan ahead and find a safe, sober ride home because driving impaired should never be an option.”

Drunk driving is a problem on our nation’s roads every day, but it’s more prevalent during the holidays. During the 2016–2020 December months, there were more than 4,400 people killed in drunk-driving-related crashes.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, reminds drivers that a “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and marijuana can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

DUI Doesn't Just Mean Booze


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