Area law enforcement agencies are gearing up for the holidays.

 

According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, The New Year's holiday period outranks most other holidays in the number of crashes in which at least one of the drivers is impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

 

Beginning around December 26 and continuing through January 2nd, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will join many other law enforcement agencies across the state including the Kansas Highway Patrol in the “New Year’s Taking Down DUI” traffic enforcement campaign.

 

Sheriff Ron Wade says if you are going to be using any impairing substance, don’t even consider driving. Wade says it's imperative to line up a ride with a sober acquaintance or other safe transportation before you go out.