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The Redwood City Police Department will have additional officers on patrol from Dec. 14 through New Year’s Day, looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, according to a news release from the department.
The extra law enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, to stop suspected impaired drivers who put others on the road at risk.
“The holidays are a special time of year for many, and we want drivers to act responsibly,” Chief Dan Mulholland said. “This enforcement period allows us to get the message out that driving impaired is an illegal, senseless behavior that takes lives.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11,654 people were killed in car crashes nationwide in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver, or one person every 45 minutes.
Impaired driving does not just include alcohol. Marijuana, prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may also impair your driving. Before heading out for the night, do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.
