JAMESTOWN, N.D.(NewsDakota.com/ND DOT) – Over the last five years, fatalities from alcohol-related crashes in North Dakota shows an overall decreasing trend, but each of these fatalities are 100% preventable by driving sober or finding a sober ride.

Law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols to remove impaired drivers from the road during Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over from Dec. 14 – Jan. 31, 2023.

“There is no excuse for driving impaired,” says Barnes County Sheriff Randy McClaflin. “Make sure you have a sober ride home by asking a sober friend or family member.”

This campaign is part of the strategy to eliminate motor vehicle crash fatalities and serious injuries on North Dakota roads.

Visit the North Dakota Crash Memorial Wall to view memorials built on the hope of preventing another death on North Dakota roads.