Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster
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Make This a Holiday Season to Remember:
Celebrate Responsibly with a “Go Safely” Game Plan
National“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 13
Cities of Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, Calif. – The holiday season can be a dangerous time for people on the roads. In December 2021 alone, 1,013 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Riverside Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.
From Dec. 13 through New Year’s Day, Riverside Sheriff’s Office will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The high-visibility enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, _Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, _with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others on the road at risk.
“Impaired driving isn’t just dangerous, it’s illegal,” Deputy Wisniewski said. “Let’s make this a joyful and safe holiday season for everyone on the road. This enforcement period allows us to get the message out that it is essential to act responsibly and plan a sober ride home.”
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