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I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend! This holiday is a reminder of the sacrifices and hard-won victories of laborers past and present, who built and continue to build this great nation.
Law enforcement is reminding drivers to make safety a priority by not getting behind the wheel while impaired. You can expect to see an increased police presence across the state. If your plans include drinking, plan for a sober ride home.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation encourages these safe alternatives:
- Designate a sober driver. Even one alcoholic beverage can impair your ability to drive; don’t take the risk
- Use a taxi, a rideshare program, or public transportation. Plan by downloading apps and checking local transit schedules
- Be a good friend. If someone is about to drive impaired, take their keys and help them find a safe way home. They might be upset in the moment, but they’ll thank you later
- Report impaired drivers. If you see someone driving erratically, slow down, keep your distance, and call 911 when it’s safe to do so
For more information on the dangers of impaired driving, visit nhsta.gov.
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As a reminder, we all have to stop for school buses. Never go around a bus when they have their stop sign out and always be cautious there may be students nearby even if the stop sign signal isn’t active.
Slow down in the school parking lots.
