Fort Wayne, IN – The Fort Wayne Police Department is reminding drivers to make responsible choices as holiday gatherings continue across northeast Indiana. The department’s latest safety alert urges residents to avoid drinking and driving and to plan ahead for a sober ride home.
According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, alcohol use remains a major factor in serious crashes, slowing reaction times and impairing judgment. Officers stress the importance of using designated drivers, rideshares, or public transportation instead of getting behind the wheel after drinking.
“Every decision to drive sober helps keep our community safe,” police said in the statement. “Your life — and the lives of others — depend on it.”
Law enforcement agencies across Allen County are expected to increase patrols through the weekend, focusing on impaired and aggressive driving violations.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead before attending parties or gatherings and to call 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver on the road.
Drive sober or get pulled over — that’s the message Fort Wayne police hope will resonate with drivers this season.
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