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Make sure you drive sober over the holidays

ALPENA, Mich. – During the holiday season we often see drinking as part of celebrations. Before and during the holidays, local and state law enforcement throughout the state are participating in the Drive Sober Campaign. To protect lives you will see increased patrols on roads until January 1st, 2021. According to a 2019 Michigan drunk driving audit, by the Michigan State Police, over 40 percent of all fatal crashes that occurred in the state involved drugs alcohol or both. If you suspect someone may be driving on the road impaired you are urged to call 911.