by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
RILEY COUNTY - Starting August 19th through September 4th, the Riley County Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies across the state of Kansas, will participate in the annual You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign.
The You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign is aimed at removing impaired drivers from roadways.
"Drinking and driving isn’t just a reckless choice; it’s a perilous road that leads to shattered lives,” said RCPD Director Brian Peete. “I urge you to take the wheel of responsibility, ensuring your safe journey home. Your choices drive our community’s well-being.”
RCPD emphasizes enforcement of impaired driving and other traffic laws throughout the year with the intention of saving lives.
Every 52 minutes, one person is killed in a drunk driving crash in the United States.
RCPD says just one drink before you drive can put you and others at risk, as alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination.