Claremont: The Dangers Of Alcohol And Drug Impaired Driving

Press release from the City of Claremont:

November 04, 2020

Per the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the biggest threats to public safety and well-being on our roadways. Just like drunk driving, driving under the influence of drugs is a crime – even if your impairment is due to prescribed medications, illicit drugs, over-the-counter medications or marijuana – medical or recreational. In 2018, 42% of all drivers killed in motor vehicle crashes, who were tested, tested positive for legal and/or illegal drugs.

The Claremont Police Department wants to remind everyone to drive responsibly. It saves lives. Remember to ALWAYS designate a sober driver, and if you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911. The legal and monetary consequences for alcohol and drug impaired driving related offenses are the same. It simply IS NOT worth it.

To obtain more information about the dangers of alcohol and drug impaired driving, visit the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) at https://www.ots.ca.gov/

This press release was produced by the City of Claremont. The views expressed here are the author’s own.