Bethel, VT – The Windsor County Sheriff’s Department is urging Vermont drivers to slow down and stay sober this holiday season following a rise in impaired-driving deaths and speeding complaints in the region.
According to the department, impaired-driving fatalities in the U.S. have increased by nearly 23% since 2019, underscoring the deadly consequences of unsafe driving. Deputies emphasized that “every choice behind the wheel matters.”
Speeding also remains a leading cause of crashes nationwide. The department cited national data showing that about 29% of all U.S. traffic fatalities involve excessive speed.
Deputies increased patrols Tuesday morning on Camp Brook Road in Bethel after receiving multiple reports of speeding in the area. The department asked all motorists to “slow down, pay attention, and get home safe.”
“Please take your time, stay attentive, and get to your destination safely,” officials said in the statement. “Stay safe. Slow down. Drive sober.”
As the busy holiday travel period approaches, law enforcement across Vermont is expected to ramp up visibility patrols to reduce crashes and impaired-driving incidents.
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