Labor Day
Traffic safety campaigns
TxDOT's Labor Day impaired driving campaign reminds motorists of the deadly risks of impaired driving and urges them to drive sober and like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.
During Labor Day Weekend last year, a person was killed by an impaired driver every three hours. Alcohol isn't the only risk. Cannabis, cold medicine, prescription drugs and any substance that affects judgment or motor function can make driving dangerous. Texans have better options: call a rideshare, take public transit, designate a sober driver or stay where you are. The safest plan is the one made before impairment begins.
This campaign aligns with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)'s heightened law enforcement period to keep roads safe this summer. From August 14 through September 8, increased patrols will be pulling over impaired drivers across Texas to minimize DUI-related crashes, injuries and fatalities.
To learn more about the real costs of impaired driving and to find tips for a sober ride, visit SoberRides.org. Follow the hashtag #DriveSoberNoRegrets to keep up with the campaign on social media.