Labor Day Booze It & Lose It campaign underway - WITN

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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - State and local officials are once again reiterating that residents should never drink and drive.

From Monday, August 29 through September 11, law enforcement statewide will be stepping up patrols to stop impaired drivers during the annual Labor Day Booze It & Lose It campaign.

People charged with DWI can lose their license and pay thousands of dollars in court fees, which is why North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Trevor Peters says making responsible decisions is key.

“Most importantly the safety of others, you don’t want anyone to lose their life out there especially because you made the decision to drink and drive irresponsibly,” Peters said.

Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Eric Griffin spoke about the importance of being safe and cautious on the roads.

“Having a designated driver is important because the accident isn’t the only one that impacts just the drivers of the vehicles,” Griffin said. “Families also have to deal with the loss and tragedy of someone making the decision to drink and drive. That will impact them for years to come.”

The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program says 423 people died on North Carolina roads due to alcohol-related crashes in 2021, including 15 during the Labor Day Booze It & Lose It enforcement campaign period.

Peters says you should make prior arrangements if you know you will be drinking.

“Plan ahead. Use a designated driver, taxi, Uber, and Lyft services to prevent that from happening,” Peters said. “You definitely to plan ahead and have your buddy that doesn’t drink and maybe have them drive.”

Those 423 traffic-related deaths were the most in North Carolina since 1973.

Griffin says the campaign is in place just as a reminder to people who may partake in alcohol.

“The final holiday before the summer ends, generally this is a major holiday where everyone likes to gather, cookout and partake in alcoholic beverages,” Griffin said. “This two-week period is a good time to try and deter anyone from making that bad decision.”

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