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Plan safe rides this holiday season 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' continues through New Year's Day By Erin G. Eggen Frankfort, KY -. (Dec. 21, 2021) - To keep Kentucky roadways as safe as possible through the holidays, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and law enforcement nationwide in the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign Dec. 15, 2021 through Jan. 1, 2022. "It's been a tough year for all Kentuckians and I want us to have a great Christmas and New Year," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "However, I'm asking you to please celebrate safely. Avoid unnecessary travel, limit gatherings and use precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while with anyone from outside of your household. Second, please get home safely. Drive sober or plan a safe ride home with someone else to protect yourself and everyone on the road." According to NHTSA, impaired driving-related crashes tend to increase during the holidays. "While our holiday celebrations may look a little different again this year, our message stays the same: Always plan for a sober ride home," said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. "If you are under the influence of any substance and choose to get behind the wheel, you put everyone on the road in danger, including yourself." In Kentucky, 542 impaired driving-related crashes resulting in 241 injuries and 13 deaths occurred during the Christmas and New Year holidays over the last five years. "Drugs and/or alcohol not only hinder your ability to drive, but also affect your judgment about whether you can or should drive," said KYTC State Highway Engineer James Ballinger. "This is why we ask that you make a plan before drinking begins. No matter what you choose - a sober friend, taxi service or ride booking company - we want you to arrive at your destination safely." To prevent impaired driving-related tragedies this holiday season, KYTC recommends the following:
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