The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers this holiday weekend that “buzzed driving is drunk driving.”
The Sheriff’s Office and local police agencies will be engaged in higher visibility campaigns now through July 5.
Sheriff Jim Quattrone advises people who plan to drink to plan ahead to have a sober ride.
He stated the fourth of July holiday period is consistently one of the deadliest times of the year on the nation’s roads. From 2016 to 2020, there were 901 people killed in drunk-driving crashes over the holiday period.
Quattrone asked folks to remember these tips for a safe Independence Day Weekend including:
- That it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.
- If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office at 716-753-2131 or dial 911.
- And if you see a friend who is about to drink and drive, take the keys away, and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.
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