In a timely initiative to curb impaired driving during the festive season, the Raleigh Police Department has joined forces with the Governor's Highway Safety Program to launch the 'Booze It & Lose It' campaign. This year's campaign is not only a call to consciousness for the season's revelers but also serves to showcase the promising results of RPD's recently established DWI Unit. According to a social media post from Raleigh PD, community members are being reminded to make smart choices and arrange for sober transportation rather than taking the risk of driving under the influence.
The initiative comes at a key time, as the holidays often bring an increase in DUI incidents. Raleigh Police say the partnership is a proactive effort and highlights the progress made by the department’s new DWI Unit, which has played a role in reducing impaired driving and preventing crashes.
Resources and educational materials for the campaign are available to inform the public about the dangers and legal consequences of impaired driving. Raleigh Police are also increasing enforcement, with more patrols and planned sobriety checkpoints to help prevent incidents before they happen. Drivers are being reminded that their decisions can have serious consequences for themselves and others on the road. The “Booze It & Lose It” campaign is part of a larger statewide effort led by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program to improve road safety during peak celebration periods.
