Douglas County Sheriff’s Office “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign” Runs Through New Year’s Day
MINDEN, Nev. (Dec. 15, 2025)— With the holiday season here, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit are partnering to remind drivers of a critical, lifesaving message: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
The national high-visibility impaired driving enforcement campaign runs Dec. 16, 2025, through Jan. 5, 2026. During this period, drivers can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence as officers work together throughout the community to deter impaired driving and remove drunk drivers from local roadways.
“Drunk driving has been the cause of some of the most devastating tragedies for families and our community,” said Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley. “We want everyone to enjoy the holiday season, but we want them to do so responsibly. If you’re drinking, don’t drive. Period. There are many safe options available and we encourage you to use them.”
Alcohol-impaired driving remains a deadly issue nationwide, particularly during the holiday season. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every day, about 34 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 42 minutes. In 2023, 12,429 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths. These deaths were all preventable.
“Plan ahead if alcohol will be part of their holiday celebrations and make arrangements in advance for a designated driver or arrange for a rideshare service. Waiting until after drinking to figure out a ride home leads to poor decisions, as impairment affects judgment,” said Coverly. “Friends and family also play a vital role in preventing impaired driving. If someone has been drinking, take their keys and help them find a safe ride home.”
If you observe a suspected drunk driver on the road, call 911 to help keep others safe.
For more information about impaired driving and holiday safety, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.
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