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Officers from the Aurora Police Deparatment, along with many other law enforcement agencies, are cracking down on drunk driving with increased enforcement July 3 through July 5.
The Aurora Police Department is participating as part of a statewide crackdown on drivers under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
“It’s never worth the risk to drive while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. If arrested the driver risks the loss of their driver’s license, having their vehicle impounded, pay large fines, or worst of all, causing a traffic accident resulting in the injury or death of someone,” said Sgt. Mike Lyle.
In 2007, 243 people died and 4,897 injured in more that 7,780 alcohol-related traffic crashes, resulting in a death or injury every 1.7 hours.
Sgt. Lyle noted everyone is part of the solution and offiered the following tips for consideration:
• Don’t risk it – if you plan to drive, don’t drink.
• Encourage safe driving behaviors among family, friends, and co-workers.
• Have a designated driver who drinks NO alcohol at all.
• Report impaired drivers to local law enforcement by calling 9-1-1 or *55 (cell phone) if traveling on state/federal highways.
• Always wear your safety belt (Click It or Ticket); it’s your best defense against an impaired driver. Regular safety belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.
For information on impaired driving, visit www.saveMOlives.com.
Officers from the Aurora Police Deparatment, along with many other law enforcement agencies, are cracking down on drunk driving with increased enforcement July 3 through July 5.
The Aurora Police Department is participating as part of a statewide crackdown on drivers under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
“It’s never worth the risk to drive while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. If arrested the driver risks the loss of their driver’s license, having their vehicle impounded, pay large fines, or worst of all, causing a traffic accident resulting in the injury or death of someone,” said Sgt. Mike Lyle.
In 2007, 243 people died and 4,897 injured in more that 7,780 alcohol-related traffic crashes, resulting in a death or injury every 1.7 hours.
Sgt. Lyle noted everyone is part of the solution and offiered the following tips for consideration:
• Don’t risk it – if you plan to drive, don’t drink.
• Encourage safe driving behaviors among family, friends, and co-workers.
• Have a designated driver who drinks NO alcohol at all.
• Report impaired drivers to local law enforcement by calling 9-1-1 or *55 (cell phone) if traveling on state/federal highways.
• Always wear your safety belt (Click It or Ticket); it’s your best defense against an impaired driver. Regular safety belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.
For information on impaired driving, visit www.saveMOlives.com.
