St. Patrick’s Day ‘Booze It & Lose It’ enforcement campaign underway across NC

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the St. Patrick’s Day Booze It & Lose It enforcement campaign today to help keep impaired drivers off the road.

Now through March 17, motorists can expect an increase in the number of saturation patrols and driver checkpoints by law enforcement across the state.

Last year, law enforcement statewide issued 784 DWI charges during the St. Patrick’s Day Booze It & Lose It campaign. Of those charges, 71 were issued to drivers under the legal drinking age. 

Those participating in festivities this week should plan a sober ride home through a sober friend or family member, a rideshare service, taxi, or public transportation.