In a recent social media outreach, the Cookeville Police Department reminded residents of the weighty responsibility that comes with operating a motor vehicle. The department's message is clear: driving impaired is not a display of responsibility, and precautions must be taken to ensure the safety of all. According to the Facebook post, "Being a responsible driver means never getting behind the wheel when impaired."
Emphasizing preventative measures, the Cookeville Police suggest planning a safe ride home before partaking in alcohol and encourage everyone to keep an eye on friends who may have been drinking. "If someone you know has been drinking, do not let them get behind the wheel. Take their keys and help them arrange a sober ride home," reads their Facebook post.
The Cookeville Police Department reminds hosts who serve alcohol to make sure guests have a sober driver before leaving. With the holidays over and a new year starting, police stress the importance of looking out for one another to prevent impaired driving. They urge the community, "Take care of your friends and they will take care of you," noting that choosing to drive sober helps keep everyone safer on the road.
