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If You Drink, Don't Drive

By: Sally Kaucher
Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012

Celebrations continue, ringing in a brand new year and enjoying bowl games.  Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Jason Pace says some of those celebrations involve alcohol, so when it’s time to head home, remember to give the keys to someone who’s sober…

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Last year, five people were killed in New Year’s weekend traffic accidents across Missouri.  The official counting period for this year ends at midnight. 

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If you’ve been drinking as part of your weekend celebration, give your keys to a sober driver.  That advice from Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Jason Pace…

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Pace says causing a crash could lead to jail time, medical costs, and paying an even higher price if someone is killed or injured.


- - 01/02/2012 12:27:45 PM
Taxis are always less expensive than legal fees and bail.. not to mention someone's life.
McAwfull - 01/02/2012 4:10:51 PM
If you drink a fifth on the 4th, you might not come forth on the 5th.
yoddle - 01/03/2012 8:15:17 AM
Evedently kirby didnt get the memo