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esta St. Paddy’s Day, Don’t Rely on the Luck o’ the Irish

Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving

Oxnard, CA — St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. With a plethora of Irish immigrants—and many, many more St. Paddy’s Day well-wishers, the holiday is heavily celebrated by most Americans with friendly pinches, bangers n’ mash, and green beer galore. Tristemente, all this merry-making can lead to dangerous driving conditions as party-goers head home.

En 2016 solo, 60 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes over the St. Paddy’s Day holiday period (6 p.m. Marzo 16 a 5:59 a.m. Marzo 18) a escala nacional. The selfish act of drinking and driving can rip people from their friends and loved ones forever. For this reason, the Oxnard Police Department is working to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving. Even one drink can be one too many. If you’re heading out for the Irish festivities, plan ahead and remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

During the holiday weekend, the Oxnard Police Department will deploy additional officers on special DUI Saturation Patrols specifically to stop and arrest drivers showing signs of alcohol or drug impairment during the hours of 8:00 p.m. y 3:00 a.m. en adición, en sábado, Marzo 17, 2018, the Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a Driver’s License and Sobriety Checkpoint during the hours of 8:00 p.m. y 3:00 a.m.

Policía, Sheriff, and the CHP will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Cuando sea posible, especialmente oficiales entrenados estarán disponibles para evaluar los sospechosos de conductores ebrios con las drogas, que ahora representa un número creciente de accidentes por conductores con discapacidad.

En años recientes, California has seen an increase in drug-impaired driving crashes. The Oxnard Police Department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularmente aquellos con un conducir o manejar maquinaria advertencia en la etiqueta, que puede haberse deteriorado lo suficiente como para obtener un DUI. Marijuana use can also be impairing, especialmente en combinación con alcohol o de otras drogas, y puede resultar en un DUI.

Recordar: It’s not just about you. There are other people on the roads who want to get where they are going safely. Don’t let alcohol and or drug impairment cause you to be a risk to yourself and others on the road. Impaired driving is an act of selfishness. Before you put your keys in the ignition, remind yourself: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. If you feel a buzz, you are in no shape to drive.

The Oxnard Police Department recommends the following safe alternatives to drinking and driving:

Primero: Always remember to plan ahead. Si va a beber, plan for a sober driver to take you home. Is it your turn to be the designated driver? Take that role seriously—your friends are relying on you.
There are many other ways to ensure a safe ride home besides relying on a friend. The OTS DDVIP app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. The app offers enhanced features, allowing users to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. Además, the app users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb.
Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Quítele las llaves y hacer arreglos para llegar a casa de forma segura.
Always remember to report drunk drivers – llamada 911.

Este esfuerzo de aplicación es financiado por una subvención de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California, través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial,

The next DUI campaign is set for Cinco de Mayo.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Marzo 16, 2018 / 8:00 a.m.