Dexter Police to participate in youth alcohol enforcement crackdown

DEXTER — Local and state law enforcement will be out in full force as part of the annual nationwide Youth Alcohol Enforcement Crackdown “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” substance–impaired driving crackdown.

The crackdown, which will include high-visibility enforcement throughout Dexter, will run from Friday through June 14.

Although it is illegal in all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to drive impaired (having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher), far too many people across the nation get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or other illegal drugs, according to a news release from the Dexter Police Department..

The latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration underscore the serious nature of the nation’s continuing drunk driving epidemic.

“We want to remind everyone that getting behind the wheel impaired is a terrible idea,” said Dexter Chief Trevor Pulley. “Unfortunately, not only does being under the influence impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, it also impairs your judgment and good sense about whether you can or should drive.

“If you have any doubt about your sobriety, do not get behind the wheel. If you do choose to drive impaired, you will be arrested. No warnings. No excuses.”

Driving while impaired is simply not worth the risk, Pulley said.

“So, do not take the chance. Remember, we will be out in force and we will be watching, so ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,’” said Pulley.