Durham, NC – The Durham County Sheriff’s Office joined state officials and safety advocates Friday for the launch of the annual “Booze It & Lose It” campaign at State Fair Safety City. The initiative, which runs through the Halloween and holiday season, focuses on curbing impaired driving across North Carolina.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, members of the agency’s Traffic Unit participated in the statewide kickoff, joining other law enforcement partners in encouraging safe and sober driving. The campaign emphasizes prevention and education as officers prepare for one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Officials said the event at the North Carolina State Fair served as both a community outreach effort and a public safety reminder. The campaign will include checkpoints, increased patrols, and educational events aimed at reducing alcohol-related crashes.
“Booze It & Lose It” is a long-standing state program coordinated by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, which reports that impaired driving remains a leading cause of roadway deaths during holidays. Drivers are urged to designate sober transportation and report suspected impaired drivers to authorities.
Residents attending the fair are encouraged to visit the safety tent to learn more about safe driving practices and how to support local efforts in keeping roads safe this season.
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