Driving impaired can have deadly consequences. That’s why the Kansas Department of Transportation and partnering agencies want to remind all drivers to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” this holiday season. 

 Enforcement on this law occurs every day but officers will be especially focused during the Christmas and New Years holiday season 1 to remove impaired drivers from Kansas roads.

 KDOT statistics say last year from December 13 to January 1, a total of 26 people were killed on Kansas roadways. Of these, 9 people died and 75 were injured in crashes where impairment was involved. There were 152 crashes during that timeframe involving impairment.

 You are encouraged to make arrangements before heading out for any activities.

 Other safe alternatives to driving impaired include staying home if plans include drinking. Taking the keys away and make a plan to get friends home safely, and contacting local law enforcement if a suspected impaired driver is seen.

 For a list of Kansas impaired driving educational resources, visit www.ktsro.org/impaired-driving.