Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Begins Friday
For Immediate Release: Dec 15 2025
STATEWIDE, N.D. – Law enforcement across North Dakota will have extra patrols to remove impaired drivers from the road during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement period, running from Dec. 12, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026.
In 2024, one alcohol-related crash occurred nearly every 14 hours. While alcohol-related fatalities have shown a steady decline from 2020 to 2024, impaired driving continues to take lives on North Dakota roads.
“Driving sober is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself, your loved ones and everyone sharing the road,” Williston Police Department Chief Steve Gutknecht said. “Make the safe choice this holiday season by always driving sober or arranging a sober ride.”
In addition to driving sober, motorists are urged to buckle up, which remains the best defense against serious injury or death in a crash.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is part of North Dakota’s Vision Zero strategy to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries statewide.
To honor the lives lost in vehicle crashes, visit the North Dakota Crash Memorial Wall.