Preventing Drinking and Driving on Halloween

STATEWIDE – Over the recent years, the nation has seen an increase in drinking and driving fatalities on the highways. In fact, 53 percent of all highway fatalities across the nation over Halloween weekend in 2003 were alcohol-related – and 45 percent of the total fatalities involved a driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.08 or higher, the legal limit in West Virginia.

The West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Office are teaming up in an effort to reduce or eliminate fatal DUI crashes in West Virginia. As part of the effort, the West Virginia State Police will be focusing on those motorists who decide to drive drunk.

All law enforcement agencies in West Virginia encourage the use of a designated driver. Halloween is a time for dressing up and having parties, but all too often, party-goers decide to drive in an impaired condition. This trend has led to the increase in fatal crashes and injuries across the country.

Don’t let Halloween turn into a nightmare – Get a designated driver.

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