The Janesville Police Department will join law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin and the nation for the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign which runs through Labor Day weekend. From Aug. 19-Sept. 7, officers will work together to prevent tragedies caused by impaired driving through additional enforcement and education.
Driving impaired puts everyone on the road in danger. Someone is injured or killed in an impaired driving crash every 2.5 hours in Wisconsin. Leading up to Labor Day weekend, we are focusing our enforcement and education efforts on preventing impaired driving so travelers can get to their destinations safely.
Last year in Wisconsin, there were nearly 7,000 impaired driving crashes in Wisconsin in 2025, killing 167 people. Alcohol was involved in more than one-quarter of all traffic fatalities.
Drug-impaired drivers are also putting people in danger on the roads. A driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is compromised by drugs, including some prescription and over-the-counter medications. Last year, there were 1,636 drug-related crashes that caused 71 deaths.
Wisconsin law enforcement officers have special training to combat impaired driving:
• Over 8,000 police officers trained in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement to help detect and remove impaired drivers from the roads
• Nearly 400 highly trained Drug Recognition Experts - among the most in the nation
• 34 multi-jurisdictional enforcement task forces operating throughout the year, across the state
Everyone should plan ahead for safe travel:
• If you plan to celebrate, identify a sober designated driver, or find a safe alternative way home. Never allow someone who is impaired to get behind the wheel.
• Protect yourself and your passengers every time you travel. Buckle up, phone down. Watch your speed and eliminate distractions.
• If you suspect a driver is impaired, call 911. Provide as much detail as possible on the driver, vehicle and location.
• Some bars and restaurants have programs to provide patrons a safe ride home. Use the safe ride program, public transportation or a rideshare service in your area
