Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign results in 147 alcohol or drug-related arrests and citations
For Immediate Release: Mar 07 2024
STATEWIDE, N.D. – Law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign Dec. 15, 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024 to deter motorists from driving impaired.
Of the 147 alcohol or drug-related citations issued, there were 92 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests. Alcohol-related charges also include 40 arrests or citations for minor in consumption, minor in possession and open container. This enforcement period also resulted in 15 drug-related arrests.
In 2022, alcohol was a factor in nearly 37% of motor vehicle fatalities in North Dakota. Alcohol and drug-related crashes, fatalities and arrests are 100% preventable. Every driver and vehicle occupant can help meet the state’s goal of zero motor vehicle fatalities and serious injuries by taking personal responsibility when traveling. This means wearing a seat belt at all times, transporting children in child passenger safety seats appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight, driving distraction-free, driving sober and obeying all posted speed limits.
High-visibility enforcement for traffic safety is one element of a collaborative effort to eliminate vehicle deaths in North Dakota.
Learn more about safety initiatives at VisionZero.ND.gov or join the conversation on the Vision Zero ND Facebook or X page. View memorials of individuals who lost their life due to an impaired driver on the North Dakota Crash Memorial Wall.
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