Topeka police join statewide campaign against impaired driving

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department (TPD) will be participating in a statewide campaign against impaired driving.

Starting on Aug. 16 and going until Sept. 1, the TPD will participate in the ‘You Drink. You Drive. You Lose’ campaign. The campaign, supported by a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), aims to enforce laws against impaired driving to prevent accidents and save lives.

The TPD says impaired driving includes operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. The TPD urges individuals who choose to consume alcohol to plan for their safety by designating a sober driver, using rideshare services, or utilizing public transportation.

The TPD says that if you see someone who has drunk too much alcohol to encourage them not to drive.

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