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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hawaiʻi Island police urging public to drive sober this Memorial Day
HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — Officials at the Hawaiʻi Police Department are reminding the public to drive safely on the roads while honoring our fallen heroes. Traffic fatalities almost doubled on the Big Isle in 2024 compared to 2023, with Hawaiʻi Island authorities saying that impaired driving was a significant factor in the dramatic surge in lost lives. Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii returns to Ala Moana Beach Park In 2024, HPD arrested more than 960 people for driving under the influence, which was a slight increase compared to the previous year. An additional 277 impaired drivers were involved in traffic collisions, with 71 of these drivers being under 21. DUI checkpoints will be established around the island to ensure safety. 'Let's honor our heroes by keeping our roads safe,' Hawaiʻi Police Department said in a statement. 'Drive sober. Drive with aloha.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
'Drive Sober. No Regrets.' reminds not to drink and drive
Mar. 7—Spring break is supposed to be a fun time for students, but drinking and driving can turn celebrations deadly. That's why TxDOT's "Drive Sober. No Regrets." statewide impaired driving prevention campaign is reminding everyone, but especially students on spring break, to never drive after drinking any amount of alcohol. Even one drink is too many. The "Drive Sober. No Regrets." campaign emphasizes the serious and longlasting consequences of impaired driving and reinforces the importance of finding a sober ride and the many options available. Rideshares can be expensive, but paying for a safe ride is much cheaper than paying for a DWI or a life-altering crash, a news release said. The campaign encourages students to look out for their friends, too. Never get in the car with a friend who has been drinking. Instead, encourage them to find a sober ride. What might be an uncomfortable conversation could save a life. Visit for tips on finding a sober ride and to learn more about the real costs of driving impaired. Follow the hashtag #DriveSoberNoRegrets to keep up with the campaign on social media.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Avoiding drunk driving urged as Spring Break begins at many schools
A Texas father who lost his 17 year old daughter in a drunk driving crash is sharing her story as part of the Texas Department of Transportation's Drive Sober, No Regrets campaign in hopes of keeping young people from drinking and driving. That campaign is timed for the beginning of Spring Break which starts Monday for the University of Houston. In response, the school has on its website a comprehensive list of Spring Break safety tips.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
TxDOT launches anti-drunk driving campaign as Spring Break approaches
TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- With spring break approaching for college students across the state, the Texas Department of Transportation is launching its statewide 'Drive Sober. No Regrets' Spring Break drunk driving prevention campaign today. A campaign to encourage Texans not to drink and drive over the break at any time, and to always choose a sober ride. 'Drunk driving crashes are one hundred percent preventable,' TxDOT Traffic Safety Program Manager Ruby Martinez said. 'Some safe alternatives…a designated friend who won't be drinking any amount of alcohol, call a sober friend or family member to give you a ride, rideshare services, taxis, mass transit, or simply staying put after drinking until you sober up.' Martinez also states that the campaign aims to reduce DUI alcohol related traffic crashes in Texas. It also features real stories of drunk driving victims speaking from the heart about losing beloved family members or facing life with serious injuries. In 2019, a 17-year-old Andrea Elizalde was thrown out of a Corvette after her inebriated friend hit a light pole at 110 mph on an Amarillo highway. David Elizalde, Andrea's father, is participating in TxDOT's campaign to share his daughter's story and to stress the importance of not getting behind the wheel if you have been drinking. 'I don't want any other family to experience what we have as a family,' David said. 'All the pain and suffering of my family could have been avoided if that driver that day would have made a different choice.' Spring break is a time to have fun for college students, but it can be deadly. TxDOT is partnering with campus-based group U in the Driver Seat and others to educate the dangers of drinking and driving. 'It isn't worth it,' UTSA Student Member of U in the Driver Seat, Davianna Livas said. 'You aren't just gambling with your life but you are gambling with others in your car or on the road.' During the 2023 Spring Break, there were 375 alcohol-related crashes in Texas involving drivers between the ages of 17 and 30, resulting in the deaths of nine young drivers. What's more, 51 percent of all alcohol-related crashes in Texas during the 2023 spring break period involved drivers ages 17-30. 'If you see that someone has been drinking let them know you are worried about them and encourage them to find a sober ride or to stay put until they are sober,' Martinez said. 'Offer to drive them home if you have not been drinking. We all play a part in keeping our roads safe.' Beyond the possibility of taking a life, including your own, driving impaired and getting a DWI can result in time-consuming legal hassle, loss of your driver license, and fines and fees up to 17,000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin law enforcement to increase patrols for impaired driving enforcement
BELOIT, Wis. (WFRV) – Law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will increase patrols in mid-March as part of an effort to prevent impaired driving. During this period of heightened enforcement, participating agencies will have additional officers on patrol to discourage driving under the influence. Wisconsin officials investigating officer-involved death after pursuit ends in fatal crash Police emphasize a zero-tolerance policy for impaired driving, open intoxicants, seat belt violations, and improper use of child safety restraints. The goal of this high-visibility enforcement is to encourage drivers to plan ahead and avoid driving while intoxicated. 'By choosing to get behind the wheel while impaired, drivers are putting the lives of everyone at risk,' one agency said. 'Our goal is to reduce the number of impaired drivers in [Wisconsin] and send the message that driving under the influence is never acceptable.' Motorists can take steps to protect themselves and others: Ensure everyone in the vehicle is buckled up on every trip. Watch your speed, stay alert, and be patient on the roads. If consuming alcohol, drugs, or prescription medication that could impair driving, designate a sober driver. If feeling buzzed, assume you are over the legal 0.08 BAC limit and find an alternative way home, such as public transit, a taxi, or a sober friend. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation offers a free Drive Sober mobile app with a blood alcohol estimator, designated driver selector, and a feature to locate alternative transportation. Some taverns and restaurants also provide safe ride programs, available at under the Safe Ride section. To report impaired drivers, call 911 and provide as many details as possible, including the driver's behavior, vehicle description, and location. Waushara County man arrested after Fond du Lac drug bust, police chase The Rock County Impaired Driving Enforcement Task Force includes the Rock County Sheriff's Department and the police departments of Janesville, Beloit, Edgerton, Clinton, and the towns of Beloit, Milton, Fulton, and Turtle. Funding for these special enforcement efforts is provided through a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
