Drive sober and enjoy the holidays

This holiday season, we want every Montanan and visitor to get to and from their destination safely.

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month because during the holidays we tend to see an increase in DUI crashes and fatalities as there are more parties and celebrations with our friends and families.

Impaired driving remains one of the most preventable causes of serious injury and fatalities on the road. So far this year, alcohol has contributed to at least 40 deaths on Montana roads. Just one is too many.

At the Montana Highway Patrol, we will be doing our part to keep the roads safe by increasing patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged drivers. Together, we can make sure everyone stays safe on the road this holiday season.

If you plan to drink when you go out, make a plan: designate a driver, use a rideshare, or spend the night at the host’s house if you must. And if you’re hosting this season, help hold your guests accountable and ensure they leave with a sober driver.

Please, enjoy the holidays with your loved ones, but be responsible and don’t drive impaired. You could save your life or someone else’s life.