From December 13, 2024, to January 1, 2025, District 7, in collaboration with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), will intensify efforts to combat impaired driving through the ‘Booze It and Lose It’ initiative. This program is part of the broader national campaign known as Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, spearheaded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The primary goal of this initiative is to reduce the incidence of impaired driving incidents during the holiday season, a time when such occurrences tend to spike.
To achieve a significant decrease in drunk driving-related accidents, injuries, and fatalities this year, authorities will implement a series of measures. These include increased sobriety checkpoints, heightened visibility of law enforcement on the roads, and a robust campaign to raise awareness about the dangers associated with drunk driving. The THSO’s Booze It and Lose It program will play a crucial role in these efforts across the state of Tennessee.
In Tennessee, individuals who are caught driving under the influence for the first time face a range of serious consequences. These can include hefty fines, court costs, legal fees, potential jail time, mandatory participation in drug and alcohol treatment programs, and the installation of an ignition interlock device in their vehicle. The aim of these stringent measures is to deter impaired driving and promote safer roads for everyone during the festive season.