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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Police will join hundreds of other law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin in cracking down on drunken driving during the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Dec. 18 through Jan. 3, 2016.

During the year-end campaign, UW Oshkosh police along with other local police departments, sheriff’s offices and highway patrol units will be increasing the number of officers on the streets, roadways and highways.

“Although drunken driving is 100 percent preventable, on average someone is killed or injured in an alcohol-related crash in Wisconsin every three hours,” Interim Chief Chris Tarmann said. “While celebrating the holidays, people may be tempted to drive when they are impaired. During the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, our officers will be out in full force to arrest drunken drivers before they kill or injure themselves or an innocent victim.”

In every state, it’s illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher.

Rather than risk a drunken driving arrest or crash, the UW Oshkosh Police Department urges the following:

  • Choose a sober designated driver before drinking begins.
  • Plan to use mass transit or a taxicab.
  • The Zero In Wisconsin traffic safety program has a free Drive Sober mobile app that can be downloaded by visiting Zero In Wisconsin.
  • Some taverns and restaurants have programs to provide patrons with a safe ride home. Visit tlw.org/ and click on Safe Ride.
  • Report impaired drivers to law enforcement by calling 911.

 

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