If you or members of your group are going to drink in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Utah Department of Public Safety wants to remind you that if you feel different, you drive different, so keep the shenanigans off the road. “Alcohol, prescription drugs, marijuana, or any combination of these substances affects your judgment and safe perceptions on the road. Law enforcement has zero tolerance for impaired driving,” shares Major Jason Ricks with the Utah Highway Patrol. He added, “preliminary 2025 data shows total DUI fatalities are down 32% compared to the five-year average; still, DPS and our partners are stepping up enforcement to deter and detect impaired drivers.” Extra shifts are funded by federal grants through the Utah Highway Safety Office. Learn more at drivesober.utah.gov.
