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The Cobb County Police Department DUI Task Force and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) are offering their only warning before the Christmas & New Year holiday season to never drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of both substances. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) December Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over impaired driving enforcement campaign will begin on December 12, 2025 and run through January 1, 2026.
The Cobb County Police Department is joining state and local law enforcement across Georgia in increasing DUI enforcement during the holiday season with the goal of saving lives by preventing crashes caused by drunk and drugged drivers. State troopers, sheriff’s deputies, and police officers across the state always have a zero tolerance for impaired driving. Zero tolerance means any driver found on the road with a Blood-Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level of .08 or higher will be arrested. No warnings will be given, and no one will be allowed to call a relative or friend to give them a ride.
“Impaired driving is one of the most serious and preventable dangers on our roads. Each year, our officers see crashes that cause severe injuries and needless loss of life because someone chose to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These accidents divert emergency resources, burden families, and strain our community. They are not accidents. They are the result of avoidable decisions. Our department will continue traffic enforcement and public education, but safety starts with individual responsibility. If you plan to drink or use impairing substances, arrange a safe ride. Together, we can prevent these tragedies and keep our roads safe,” Chief Ferrell said.
“If alcohol is part of the plan, then the plan must include arranging a ride with a sober driver because driving after drinking is never worth the risk to yourself and others on the road,” Allen Poole, Director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety said. “For those who refuse to put their safety and the safety of others first, please know we have a jail cell ready and waiting for all drunk and drugged drivers we find on the road. Please think about yourself and others and make the right decision to call a friend, cab or ride share for a sober ride.”
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