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Tallahassee, Florida-This holiday season, the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department (FLHSMV) of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) will conduct high-visibility enforcement activities with law enforcement agencies across the country, Drive Sober or Was pulled over. Enforcement activities will last from December 15, 2021 to January 1, 2022, aiming to keep impaired drivers away from the road.

Preliminary data from FLHSMV shows that in December of last year, 81 people were killed in traffic accidents involving alcohol, drugs, or both on Florida roads. However, the problem doesn't just happen in Florida. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), during the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays in 2019, the number of deaths related to drinking and driving (210) in the United States was more than any other holiday period that year

“Holidays are always full of celebration and excitement; however, every holiday, we will see meaningless loss of life due to driver damage. In December last year, 1,169 people were involved in a drunk driving crash in Florida. ," said Terry L. Rhodes, executive director of FLHSMV. "Protecting the lives of others-or even your own-is as simple as putting down the keys and calling the sober designated driver while you are drinking. Let us all give the gift of safety and let the last month of 2021 be so far The safest month by far."

To help ensure your safety, FHP will take effect on highways to help motorists and take damaged drivers off the road. FHP auxiliary soldiers will also voluntarily increase FHP during the holidays. FHP's growing business throughout the state of Florida helps prevent traffic violations and provides better services to motorists who need help while traveling.

Colonel Gene S. Spaulding, director of the Florida Highway Patrol, said: “When you visit your friends and family during this holiday, remember to always consider your countrymen and follow the rules of the road.” “This year, FHP officers will look for Handicapped and aggressive drivers. Please celebrate the holiday responsibly and live."

During the holidays, driving obstacles are not the only problem. FLHSMV provides the following safety tips to make your holiday trip pleasant and bright:

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides road safety and security through excellent service, education, and law enforcement. Florida leads the way to a safer Florida by efficiently and professionally executing its core mission: driver licenses, vehicle tags and ownership, and the operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. To learn more about FLHSMV and the services provided, please visit https://www.flhsmv.gov, follow us on Twitter @FLHSMV, find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

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