CLEARFIELD – Looking forward to 2011, PennDOT and area police urge partygoers to designate a sober driver to ensure the New Year is a happy one.
As part of PennDOT’s Operation Safe Holiday, which runs through Jan. 2, local police and the Pennsylvania State Police will be stepping up enforcement to include increased traffic and speed enforcement as well as sobriety checkpoints over the New Year’s holiday.
Drivers can take a few safety precautions to help ensure a safe, ticket-free new year.
• Designate a sober driver;
• Never drink and drive;
• Obey the posted speed limits;
• Adapt your driving to changing weather conditions;
• Avoid all distractions, including cell phones; and
• Always wear your seat belt.
PennDOT urges all motorists to keep an eye out for aggressive drivers and avoid the temptation to become an aggressive driver yourself.
For more information on Operation Safe Holiday, visit www.DriveSafePA.org.
