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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Eau Claire News

With Labor Day approaching, Wisconsin’s State Patrol is ramping up its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign — a national effort running through September 7. With holiday travel on the rise, authorities are urging everyone to avoid impaired driving by designating a sober driver, using rideshares, or opting for public transit. Last year alone, nearly 7,000 crashes in Wisconsin were linked to drugs or alcohol — accounting for about a third of all traffic fatalities. As Lt. Dean Haigh warns, if you’re unsure whether you’re too impaired to drive, you probably are. Stay safe this weekend: plan…

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