The holiday season brings with it an increase in the use of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs and the Kansas Department of Transportation, the Kansas Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies, have launched a Traffic Safety Campaign, warning Kansans to “Drive Sober, or Get Pulled Over”. Last year, 125 people died in impaired driving related crashes. December had the second most of any month at 14. If you plan to drink during your holiday celebrations, authorities said to have a designated driver, plan to use a taxi, or ride-share. Ottawa Police Chief, Adam Weingartner:
Secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation, Calvin Reed says it goes beyond statistics. Many people don’t think about the personal losses and the tragedy it brings to families, friends and communities of those killed.
