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 VENTURA — As holiday celebrations ramp up, so does the risk on our roads. In December 2023, 1,038 people across the U.S. lost their lives in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Ventura Police Department joins agencies statewide in urging drivers to celebrate responsibly and keep impaired driving out of their holiday plans.
Tthrough New Year’s Day, Ventura Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The high-visibility enforcement effort is part of a national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others at risk.
“We want to make sure everyone gets home safely so that they can celebrate the holiday season with their families and loved ones,” said Corporal David Curtis. “Not only is driving impaired illegal, but it is also dangerous and never acceptable. We ask everyone to do their part to keep themselves and everyone on the roads safe.”
The Ventura Police Department encourages community members to plan ahead designating a sober driver, taking public transit, or using a taxi or rideshare if you plan to drink. Impairment isn’t limited to alcohol. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, cannabis products, and other substances can also affect a person’s ability to drive safely.
If you see someone who appears to be driving while impaired, call 9-1-1.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. |
