In Florida, Halloween Safety Focus Is On Drivers

“Keep the party off the road” is the message the Florida Highway Patrol is giving to the public for any Halloween festivities this year. From Oct. 25 through Nov. 4, the Patrol joins thousands of other law enforcement and highway safety agencies to launch the crackdown on impaired drivers.

“The Patrol continues to make driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement a priority,” said Col. David Brierton, director of the Florida Highway Patrol. “In an effort to get impaired drivers off the road, troopers will be vigilant throughout the state with an aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over crack down.”

These are some of the tips recommended to stay safe this Halloween:

• Plan a safe way to get home before the festivities begin.

• Before drinking, designate a sober driver.

• If you are impaired, take a taxi, call a sober friend or family member or use public transportation to get home safely.

• Remember, friends don’t let friends drive drunk.

To view the news release, visit http://www.flhsmv.gov/news/pdfs/PR102412.pdf.