News Release
Be a Saint on St. Patrick’s Day. Plan Ahead and
Celebrate Responsibly with a Designated Sober Driver
Don’t push your luck this St. Patrick’s Day by letting impaired drivers drive. The Oxnard Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate responsibly by not driving under the influence.
Additional officers will be on patrol March 17 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest times on our nation’s roads. In 2020, more than 11,000 people in the U.S. died in drunk-driving crashes.
The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind the community that alcohol is not the only substance that can cause impairment. Marijuana, prescription medications, or over-the-counter drugs may also impair. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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