COLORADO — St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and for those who plan on celebrating, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding you to drive safely.
This weekend CDOT is launching the The Heat Is On St. Patrick’s Day Weekend DUI enforcement period, joined by Colorado State Patrol and 76 other law enforcement agencies from around Colorado.
The enforcement period begins Thursday, March 13 through Wednesday, March 19. Drivers could see more law enforcement patrols and sobriety checkpoints during this period.
St. Patrick's Day weekend is proven to be a particularly dangerous weekend for drivers, with 47% of drivers involved in a fatal crash after midnight being impaired, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"Consumption of impairing substances is common during St. Patrick’s Day and we ask that you consider the safety of yourself and other motorists on our roads. Remember, alcohol and cannabis slow your reaction time and put you at greater risk of a crash."
“Don’t make excuses this weekend — choose a sober ride. Use a rideshare service, taxi or public transit to get home safely. If you have a designated driver, make sure they are truly sober before getting in their vehicle.”
This is one of 16 yearly periods of the 'The Heat is On' campaign, which aims to reduce the number of impaired drivers and educate Coloradans on the dangers of impaired driving.
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