JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NDDOT) – Alcohol and drug-related motor vehicle crashes, fatalities and arrests for driving under the influence are 100% preventable, yet 42% of motor vehicle fatalities in 2019 were alcohol-involved.

To save lives and remove impaired drivers from the road, law enforcement across the state will have extra patrols for Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, from March 1 through March 31.

Many lives would be saved in North Dakota each year if every driver consistently makes the choice to drive sober or designate a sober driver.

“I believe the drive sober or get pulled over campaign is extremely important. The goal isn’t about stopping and arresting motorists. It’s about saving lives and preventing needless tragedies. Driving impaired is simply not worth the potential consequences. Make the right choice and plan for a sober ride home,” said Oakes Police Chief Matthew O’Brien.

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.