During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summertime and the busy holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside other law enforcement agencies to decrease impaired driving. From August 18th through September 4th the North Platte Police Department will be participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high visibility enforcement period. In support of the law enforcement community’s dedication to protecting the lives of community residents, you’ll see officers working together during this time to take drunk drivers off the roads. No matter how you plan to celebrate the end of summer this year, develop a plan to do it safely. Line up a ride from a sober friend or designated driver before the festivities.
According to NHTSA, 13,384 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2021-that’s one person every 39 minutes. During the 2021 Labor Day period, there were 531 crash fatalities nationwide. 41% involved a drunk driver. This is why the North Platte Police Department is working together with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal; it’s a matter of life and death. As you head out to festivities during the end of summer and Labor Day weekend, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
