Rhode Island Police Chiefs deliver Labor Day message: Drive Sober
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August 30, 2024
Rhode Island Police Chiefs deliver Labor Day message: Drive Sober
Additional patrols are on the roads for holiday weekend to apprehend impaired drivers
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association today reminded motorists to drive sober this holiday weekend, emphasizing that additional patrols will be on Rhode Island roads looking for impaired drivers this Labor Day weekend. Throughout the holiday period, the Association will be promoting drive sober messages on its social media channels.
“We are all responsible for making our roads safe this holiday weekend,” said Colonel Bradford Connor, President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association and Warwick Chief of Police. “If you are going to drink alcohol or use cannabis, make sure you have a plan to get home safely. Designate a sober driver, use rideshare, or stay where you are. By making a good decision, you are keeping our roads safe for everyone."
“However,” added Connor, “if you choose to drive impaired, we have additional patrols out and the consequences of being arrested for impaired driving are severe and life-changing.”
All are encouraged to like and share posts from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association social media channels.
Facebook: @RICHIEFSOFPOLICE
Instagram: @ripolicechiefs
Background:
According to NHTSA, during the 2022 Labor Day holiday, there were 490 traffic fatalities across the nation. Of these deaths, 39% involved a drunk driver, and 25% involved drivers with a BAC nearly twice the legal limit (.15+ BAC). Among drivers aged 18 to 34 who lost their lives in crashes during the Labor Day holiday, 47% were driving under the influence with a BAC of .08 or higher.
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