The Southern Pines Police Department is urging residents to avoid driving after consuming alcohol following a recent increase in traffic collisions involving impaired drivers.
“Alcohol impairs judgment, reflexes, and reaction time, making it extremely dangerous to drive,” reminds the Southern Pines Police Department. “Even a small amount of alcohol can significantly increase your risk of being involved in an accident.”
The department said officers are taking a proactive approach to enforcing impaired-driving offenses due to a recent surge in incidents…