Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It campaign underway
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Law enforcement will be patrolling and doing more checkpoints to promote safety and remove impaired drivers from the roads during the annual ‘Booze it and Lose it’ campaign.
It began Monday and ends on July 7.
“Celebrating this time of year often involves alcohol, which can lead to additional impaired driving crashes,” said Mark Ezzell, director of North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program. “Last year, 388 people died in crashes involving drivers who were under the influence of alcohol. That’s unacceptable. Our law enforcement partners from Murphy to Manteo will be working this campaign to catch impaired drivers.”
A total of 162 alcohol-related crashes and four fatalities occurred on North Carolina roads during the Fourth of July weekend in 2023, according to crash data from the N.C. Department of Transportation. The “Booze It & Lose It” campaign serves as a reminder that there are severe consequences for reckless behavior.
There are plenty of safe ways to arrive safely to a destination, including designating a sober driver or calling a taxi or rideshare service. It is always good to plan ahead and work towards making a safer environment and a safer holiday for everyone.
