The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign from Friday, December 18 through New Year’s Day, January 1. During the national holiday campaign, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will patrol in greater numbers, for longer hours, watching for impaired drivers.
“About every three hours in Wisconsin, someone is injured or killed in an alcohol-related crash,” Sheriff Kowalczyk said. “This campaign is not about stopping or arresting motorists. It’s about saving lives and preventing needless tragedies. I think we can all agree that 2020 has not been a banner year. We need all drivers to make smart, responsible decisions and not make it any worse.”
Last year in Wisconsin, there were 6,058 alcohol-related crashes that injured 2,918 people and resulted in 140 deaths (about one-quarter of all traffic fatalities).
