Whitewater Police Department to crack down on drunken motorists during the campaign
The Whitewater Police Department will be out in force along with hundreds of other law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin for the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunken drivers from now until Sept. 2.
Drunken driving is one of the most prevalent and deadly crimes in Wisconsin, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Last year, 223 people were killed and nearly 3,000 injured in alcohol-related traffic crashes in Wisconsin. There were nearly 27,000 convictions for drunken driving in the state last year.
The Police Department reminds drivers, drunken driving is entirely preventable by designating a sober driver or finding an alternative way home. Police say they are on the lookout for drivers who make the irresponsible choice to drive while impaired and will be making arrests.
The consequences of a drunken driving arrest include major embarrassment, expensive penalties, mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device, and possibly jail time.
To help prevent drunken driving, the Zero In Wisconsin traffic safety initiative has a free “Drive Sober” mobile app, which includes features like “Find a Ride,” blood alcohol estimator, and designated driver selector to help you get home safely and achieve zero preventable deaths on Wisconsin roadways.
The Drive Sober app can be downloaded by visiting zeroinwisconsin.gov.
