Beginning December 26, and running through January 2, the Riley County Police Department is participating in the “New Year’s Taking Down DUI” traffic enforcement campaign. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with law enforcement agencies across Kansas, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, aims to prevent impaired driving during one of the year’s most dangerous holiday periods.
The New Year’s holiday consistently sees a high number of crashes involving impaired drivers. RCPD urges everyone to plan ahead by designating a sober driver, using transportation services, or staying off the roads if impaired. Party hosts are encouraged to ensure their guests have a safe way home.
“If you are going to be using ANY impairing substance–don’t even consider driving,” said RCPD Director Peete. “Line up a ride with a sober acquaintance or other safe transportation before you go out. Make the right choice, the sober choice, do it now.”
