With Halloween celebrated on a Saturday this year, law enforcement agencies will be out in force looking for drunken drivers this weekend.
“Halloween not only is a time for kids to trick or treat, it’s also a night of partying for adults, especially when the holiday falls on a weekend. Unfortunately, some adults don’t celebrate responsibly and choose to get behind the wheel while impaired. To save lives and prevent injuries, law enforcement officers are ready to stop, test and arrest drunken drivers this weekend,” says David Pabst, director of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Bureau of Transportation Safety.
Last year in Wisconsin, one person was killed in a traffic crash on Halloween, which fell on a Friday. Two people died in crashes the last time Halloween fell on Saturday, which was in 2009, according to WisDOT.
To combat drunken driving on Halloween, WisDOT offers the following advice:
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