JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Vision Zero) – In 2024 in North Dakota, 36% of traffic deaths were alcohol-related. Through the month of March law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols to remove impaired drivers from the road during Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Alcohol-related crashes in North Dakota occur about every 13 hours, but each of these crashes are 100% preventable by driving sober or finding a sober ride.

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Overis a good reminder that the cost of using a taxi is nothing compared to the cost of a bad decision. Keep yourself and others safe, always drive sober or find a sober ride,” said Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser.

This campaign is part of the Vision Zero 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.