08/20/2026
From now through September 7, the Buffalo Police Department will be participating in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
As we approach Labor Day weekend, many of us will be spending time with family and friends, attending gatherings, and enjoying the final days of summer. Unfortunately, this time of year also brings an increase in impaired driving.
During the 2024 Labor Day holiday period, 505 people were killed in traffic crashes nationwide. Of those, 170 deaths involved a drunk driver.
Those numbers represent real people, real families, and lives that were changed forever.
If you plan to drink, please make a plan before you start drinking. Have a designated driver, arrange a rideshare, call a friend or family member, or make arrangements to stay where you are.
If you have been drinking, do not get behind the wheel.
If you see a friend who has been drinking and is considering driving, step in. Help them find a safe ride home. If you see someone you believe is driving impaired, contact law enforcement. You could prevent a serious crash or even save someone's life.
Our officers will be working throughout this campaign to identify and remove impaired drivers from our roads. If you choose to drive impaired, you should expect to be stopped and arrested.
The goal is simple: Everyone deserves to make it home safely.
Let's work together to keep Buffalo and the surrounding communities safe this Labor Day.
Drive Sober. Get Home Safe.