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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Aug. 18 - Sept. 6, 2021 By Erin G. Eggen Frankfort, KY - As Labor Day weekend nears, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and law enforcement across the nation in reminding drivers to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over." "Labor Day weekend is a time we all look forward to, where we can relax and celebrate the unofficial end of summer," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "We want all Kentuckians to have a great time, but to keep yourselves and others safe, get vaccinated for COVID-19, mask up if you're indoors with people outside of your household and plan a sober ride home if you plan to drink. Together, we can avoid preventable tragedies on Kentucky roads." While law enforcement officers patrol for impaired drivers year-round, NHTSA says impaired driving-related crashes tend to increase during the Labor Day holiday period. "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," said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. "Drivers must understand that drugs and/or alcohol not only hinder your ability to drive, but also affect your judgment about whether you can or should drive. You may think you're fine, but impairment slows judgment, coordination and reaction times." According to the KOHS, over the past two years, there were more than 9,600 total crashes involving an impaired driver in Kentucky, resulting in more than 4,600 injuries and 327 deaths. During the Labor Day holiday weekend, there were 103 crashes involving an impaired driver, resulting in 64 injuries and two deaths. "Our ask is simple- make safe choices when behind the wheel," said Secretary Gray. To prevent impaired driving-related tragedies, the KOHS recommends the following:
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