Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign throughout the month of March to deter motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
During the enforcement period, officers issued 101 alcohol or drug-related arrests and citations. Of those, 68 arrests were driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs. Alcohol-related charges also include six arrests or citations for minor in consumption and minor in possession, as well as nine for open container.
Alcohol contributes to about one-third (33%) of all fatal crashes in North Dakota each year. These crashes, along with the arrests, injuries and deaths caused by impaired driving, are 100% preventable. All North Dakotans can help eliminate impaired driving tragedies by always driving sober or planning a sober ride.
High visibility traffic enforcement is one part of a collaborative, statewide effort to help reach North Dakota's goal of zero vehicle fatalities and serious injuries.
Learn more at VisionZero.ND.gov and visit North Dakota's Crash Memorial Wall to view memorials built on the hope of preventing deaths on North Dakota roads.