Crawford County Sheriff's Office offers St. Patrick's Day driving message

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving as America celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.

Motorists are reminded that buzzed driving Is drunk driving. This means that if you plan to drink, it’s essential that you plan ahead for a sober ride home with a driver who hasn’t had any alcohol. Even one drink can be one too many.

“We understand people are looking for a reason to celebrate, and we want our community members to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day, but we also want to impress upon everyone the importance of safe driving,” said Sheriff Scott Kent. “If you’ve been drinking, make the right choice to find a sober driver to get you and your friends home safely.”