Fort Wayne, IN- "Drive sober or get pulled over."
That’s the warning the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post is issuing to drivers as they gear up for this Labor Day holiday weekend.
The Indiana State Police, wrapping our two-week impaired driving campaign which began mid-August and wraps up on Labor Day. Troopers from the Fort Wayne Post are joining other officers across the state to increase patrols which aim to crack down on those driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
The extra high-visibility enforcement is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through grants administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).
“Driving drunk or drug-impaired is a problem for everyone,” said James Bryan, ICJI’s Traffic Safety Director. “Making the choice to operate a vehicle while impaired is never the right option.”
Alcohol-impaired driving continues to contribute to many deaths in Indiana. In 2023, around 20% of all traffic fatalities in Indiana involved alcohol impairment. Drug-impaired driving is another major contributor to deadly crashes. In 2023, nearly a quarter of all traffic fatalities involved drug impairment.
Drivers should be safe during this Labor Day holiday by planning ahead if they intend to consume alcohol. Even if you only have one drink, designate a sober driver or use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely. Never drive impaired or let friends get behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking.
For more information on impaired driving, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving
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