Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

News Release

December 13, 2017

To help prevent impaired driving, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department, Baraboo Police Department, Lake Delton Police Department, Reedsburg Police Department, and Sauk Prairie Police will join law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative that begins December 15, 2017 and continues through New Year’s Day.                

As part of the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ event, officers and deputies will patrol in greater numbers and for longer hours to discourage people from making the dangerous and irresponsible decision of getting behind the wheel impaired.

The Sheriff’s Department suggests all motorists take steps to protect themselves and others:

• Ensure everyone in your vehicle is buckled up – every day, every trip. Watch your speed, be patient and alert.
• If you plan to celebrate, choose a sober designated driver.
• If you’re feeling buzzed, you likely are over the 0.08 BAC limit and should not drive. Take public transit, a taxicab, or ask a sober friend to drive you home.
• Area law enforcement agencies encourage the use of Bar Buddies which is available in the following communities:

             Baraboo          (608) 370-4354

             Reedsburg      (608) 495-9202

             Sauk Prairie    (608) 370-4300

             Spring Green  (608) 588-5591

• The Wisconsin DOT offers a free Drive Sober mobile app that includes a blood alcohol estimator, designated driver selector, and find-a-ride feature that uses a smart phone’s GPS to locate alternative transportation.
• Report impaired drivers to law enforcement by calling 911. Provide as much detail as possible on the driver, vehicle, and location.

Sheriff Chip Meister

Sauk County Sheriff’s Department