|
One person is killed about every 39 minutes in a drunk-driving crash, totaling more than 13,000 lives lost each year. In 2021, two-thirds of drunk-driving crashes involved a driver who had a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAS) of .15 g/dl or higher. A BAC of .08 or higher is considered drunk driving in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
During the Labor Day holiday period, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) typically see an increase in drunk-driving deaths – and that’s why you’ll likely see more law enforcement on the roads. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, which runs from August 16 through September 4, aims to educate people about the danger and consequences of driving drunk.
Make sure to have a plan whether you are driving, riding or hosting:
- Before drinking, plan a safe and sober ride home
- Don’t let someone get behind the wheel if they have been drinking
- If you are hosting a gathering, make sure all your guest have a sober ride home
- If you see an impaired driver, call 911. And always wear your seat belt – it is your best defense against impaired drivers.
Arrive Alive, Don't Drink and Drive!
| 
