Carlsbad, Calif. – The holiday season can be a dangerous time for people on the roads. In December
2021 alone, 1,013 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The City of Carlsbad Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.
From December 13, 2023, through New Year’s Day, the City of Carlsbad Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The high-visibility enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others on the road at risk.
“Impaired driving endangers everyone in the community,” Lieutenant Alonso DeVelasco said. “Let us all celebrate the holiday season responsibly and plan ahead to get home safely.”
The City of Carlsbad Police Department encourages everyone to stay in for the night or have a “go safely” game plan by scheduling a ride or designating a sober driver if you plan to consume alcohol.
Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Marijuana, prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may also impair. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
For more information
Lieutenant Alonso DeVelasco, alonso.develasco@carlsbadca.gov
