The North Carolina Highway Patrol is urging everyone to drive safely over the upcoming Labor Day holiday. Now through Sept. 11, law enforcement across North Carolina is increasing patrols on the roadways to stop impaired drivers during the annual “Labor Day Booze It & Lose It” campaign. “By finding a sober ride home, you can prevent a fun summer night from turning tragic,” said Mark Ezzell, Director of the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program. More than 400 North Carolina families lost loved ones last year in alcohol-related crashes, and if we can stop even one family from experiencing this kind of loss, it will have been worth it.” In 2021, 423 people died on North Carolina roads due to alcohol-related crashes, including 15 during the Labor Day Booze It & Lose It enforcement campaign period, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Officials say those charged with DWI can lose their license and pay thousands of dollars in court fees.
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