Clark County Sheriff's Department Participating in National "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Mobilization

Monday, August 23rd, 2021 -- 2:01 PM

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is proud to be participating in the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" mobilization.

A few things to keep in mind, if you’re planning a Labor Day celebration, make sure to also plan for a safe ride home for your guests. As you wrap up the summer season, you can help save lives by making sure no one drives while impaired.

Download the free "Drive Sober" mobile app to help designate a safe driver or find a ride home. While more than a quarter of all traffic deaths in 2020 involved alcohol, it’s not the only intoxicant impacting safe driving in Wisconsin.

Legal prescriptions and illegal drugs are a growing problem on the roads, too. Law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin are out watching for impaired drivers right now.

The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign runs through Labor Day. A rideshare or taxi is much cheaper than an OWI. If you blow a 0.08 or above, you could be out $10k. That’s the average cost when you factor in fines, court costs, attorney fees and higher insurance rates.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin to stop impaired drivers. Please - Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Someone is injured or killed in an alcohol-related crash every three hours in Wisconsin.

Last year, 167 lives could have been saved by getting a safe ride home. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign continues through Labor Day. Do your part and never allow someone to get behind the wheel impaired. If you suspect a driver is impaired, call 911.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.