09/01/2026
Drive Sober
For Immediate Release:
August 29, 2026
Contact: Shannon W. Trevino, Deputy Chief
Agency Name: Agency Contact [email protected]
Sober driving campaign focuses on consequences of driving impaired
Labor Day weekend is often a time many celebrate. The Lake Quivira Police Department reminds the public to celebrate responsibly and drive sober.
The Lake Quivira Police Department joins law enforcement across the country to remind drivers to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. You can expect to see increased law enforcement presence on local roads during the nationwide safety campaign, which runs from Aug. 29- Sept. 7.
Drunk driving is illegal and deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, even a small amount of alcohol can affect one’s ability to drive. Drivers need to be responsible. If you drink and drive, you could get arrested or worse be involved in a traffic crash involving injury or death. It’s not cheap either. A first-time offense can cost the driver upwards of $10,000 in fines and legal fees.
Drivers should plan ahead this Labor Day weekend:
If you intend to drink, don’t drive.
Designate a sober driver
Call a rideshare or taxi
If your friend is going to drive, take away the keys and provide a sober way home.
If anyone spots a drunk driver, call local law enforcement.
For more information about impaired driving, go to www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.
Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 44 minutes. In 2024, 11,904 people died in