FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 15, 2022
Hesperia, Calif. – This St. Patrick’s Day, the Hesperia Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly.
Have a game plan before you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Designate a sober driver or make other plans to get home safely.
During the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, nearly half of all traffic deaths throughout the country involved a drunk driver.
The Hesperia Police Department wants to warn the community that alcohol is not the only substance that can cause impairment. Cannabis, prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and illegal drugs can all lead to a DUI.
If you ever see a suspected drunk driver on the road, call 911.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
