York County, SC – The York County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to plan ahead before drinking, emphasizing that “buzzed driving is drunk driving.”
According to the department’s latest safety campaign, even a small amount of alcohol can slow reaction time, blur vision, and impact coordination — factors that can lead to serious crashes or arrests. Deputies say the message is part of an ongoing effort tied to the #TargetZeroSC initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities statewide.
“Plan ahead before you drink,” the Sheriff’s Office posted on social media Thursday. “Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability. Buzzed driving is drunk driving.”
Law enforcement across South Carolina will be increasing patrols during evening and weekend hours to catch impaired drivers. Officials urge anyone planning to drink to designate a sober driver or use a rideshare service.
Residents are encouraged to report suspected impaired drivers by calling *47 on their cell phones to connect with Highway Patrol.
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