This holiday season, drivers are being urged to put safety first so they can remain on Santa’s “nice list.”
On Wednesday morning, we spotted a sign on Cloverdale Road, right across the Botetourt County line, that reminded drivers that “Santa is watching!”
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This witty reminder comes as Virginia’s ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign continues with increased holiday DUI enforcement and sobriety checkpoints.
The campaign runs through Jan. 1, with multiple law enforcement agencies across the state participating.
Last year, 318 people lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes in Virginia. That’s an 8.5% increase from the year before. That’s why authorities are urging drivers to stay safe on the roads.
Virginia State Police recommends the following for those attending parties and get-togethers this season:
- Plan ahead: designate a sober driver, call a friend or family member, take a cab, or use public transportation.
- If you know someone who has been drinking, do not let them drive. Arrange another safe way home.
- Stay alert for impaired drivers and report them by dialing #77 (hands-free only or have a passenger call) to notify the nearest Virginia State Police Emergency Communications Center. Your actions could save a life.