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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over runs Aug. 17 - Sept. 5 From Erin G. Eggen Frankfort, KY - This Labor Day weekend, 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 marks the unofficial end of summer and we want to encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly by booking a safe ride home or designating a sober driver if your celebrations include alcohol," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Together, we can avoid preventable tragedies on Kentucky roadways." 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, last year in Kentucky there were 4,670 total crashes involving an impaired driver, resulting in 2,187 injuries and 194 deaths. During the Labor Day holiday weekend, there were 69 crashes involving an impaired driver, resulting in 29 injuries and 4 deaths. "Our ask is simple- make safe choices when behind the wheel," said Secretary Gray. "The top priority for everyone has to be keeping themselves and others safe." To prevent impaired driving-related tragedies, the KOHS recommends the following:
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