For motorists who plan to consume alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, make plans ahead of time.
Deputies will be stationed at designated checkpoints while the H.E.A.T. unit conducts concentrated patrols on roads throughout the county in an effort to arrest impaired drivers, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office announced via Facebook Friday, March 14.
Authorities did not disclose the locations of the checkpoints or where heightened patrols might be.
“Drive sober or get pulled over,” the sheriff’s office posted Friday evening.
In 2020, over 11,000 lives were lost in drunk-driving crashes, many of which could have been avoided with a sober designated driver.
Tow to Go
In Georgia, AAA is once again activating its Tow to Go program to help ensure the public’s safety and prevent impaired driving in select areas throughout the state.
The service offers a free, confidential ride for impaired drivers and towing for their vehicles, providing transportation to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.
Tow to Go is free and available to both AAA members and non-members, but AAA encourages using the service as a last resort.
To request a Tow to Go ride, drivers should call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246. The program is confidential, but it’s important to note that it’s not intended for pre-scheduled rides. Tow to Go is designed to serve those who didn’t plan ahead and need a safe option to avoid impaired driving.
While the service is available in many areas, it may not be operational in rural regions or during severe weather conditions.
