Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens has announced a few important updates. From Friday through Labor Day on September 2nd, the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign will be in effect. The campaign aims to discourage impaired driving and prevent the tragic accidents that have occurred in previous Labor Day weekends.
Sheriff Stephens emphasized, “Our top priority is to keep our community safe. We urge everyone to plan ahead if they’re going to be drinking. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is all about raising awareness that drunk driving is illegal and dangerous.”
He also noted that during the 2022 Labor Day weekend, there were 490 crash fatalities nationwide, with 39% involving a drunk driver.
