On St. Patrick’s Day, L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies are to be on patrol, seeking those driving under the influence.
This St. Patrick’s Day, Mar. 17, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) will have deputies on patrol from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, according to an official statement from the Department.
Residents across L.A. County, including Santa Clarita, are encouraged to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day responsibly by having a plan to get home safely, the statement reads.
“If drinking is part of your plans, plan on designating a sober driver and find a safe way home,” LASD Sergeant Robert Hill said. “Don’t make poor choices and allow yourself to mix alcohol or drugs with driving.”
On St. Patrick’s Day 2019 in California, seven people were killed, and 116 others were injured in crashes caused by driving under the influence, according to the Sheriff’s statement.
“It’s simple: don’t drink and drive,” Sergeant Hill said. “Stay at home or find a sober driver to take you home.”
California’s public health guidance advises to limit mixing with people you don’t live with as much as possible to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Although many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will be held virtually this year, it’s important to designate a sober driver or stay at home for the night.
“Not only does driving under the influence put yourself and others on the road at risk,” reads the official statement, “but it also hurts financially; attorneys’ fees, fines, court costs, insurance rate hikes and car repairs can reach $15,000 or more in California.”
If a suspected drunk driver is seen on the road, call 911.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Ed. Note: The above information was provided to KHTS by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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