December is impaired driving prevention month in Florida and the Highway Patrol will be focused on keeping drunk and otherwise impaired drivers off of Florida's roads.
The highest numbers of nationwide DUI arrests happen between Thanksgiving and the end of New Year’s weekend and December is traditionally one of the most dangerous times of the year for impaired driving.
Already this year, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is reporting more than 4,000 crashes due to driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol resulting in more than 500 fatalities because of impaired drivers.
These numbers are expected to increase during the holiday season based off impaired driving crash statistics from the past two years.
In December 2020, 532 impaired driving crashes were recorded, while 537 crashes occurred in December 2019.
The best way to prevent impaired driving is to plan ahead and ensure you have a safe way home by choosing a designated driver, staying where you are celebrating or arranging for another form of safe transportation.
Remember, Drive sober, and only sober, observe and obey all speed limits and always Buckle up.
And when you are driving, Focus on driving.
Texting, talking on the phone, and eating can take your attention off the road.
And if you see an impaired driver – report it.
Just dial *FHP (*347) on you mobile phone.
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