Davenport, IA – As holiday celebrations begin, the Davenport Police Department is reminding residents to celebrate safely and avoid impaired driving.
According to the department’s social media post Friday, officers are joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, aimed at reducing alcohol-related crashes during one of the busiest travel times of the year.
Police are emphasizing that anyone who plans to drink should arrange for a designated driver or use rideshare services to keep Davenport roads safe for everyone. The post reads, “Drink and drive and you’ll see more than holiday lights,” accompanied by an image of police lights flashing behind the wheel.
The campaign runs through the New Year, when law enforcement typically sees a spike in DUI-related incidents. Officers will be conducting enhanced patrols and sobriety checks throughout the city to identify impaired drivers.
Authorities say the goal isn’t just enforcement but prevention — reminding residents that one bad decision can lead to serious consequences, including fines, arrests, or injury.
For updates on patrols or safety tips, residents can follow the Davenport Police Department on social media using #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver and #StaySafeDavenport.
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