It’s New Year’s Eve and many people may be thinking of heading out to celebrate, but before you do, Michigan State Police says it’s good to plan out how you’re getting home, as this is the busiest time of the year for impaired driving cases.
- Michigan State Police expect increased drunk driving arrests on New Year’s Eve.
- AAA’s free Tow to Go program provides rides within 10 miles for impaired drivers.
- Police urge people to plan safe transportation before going out to celebrate.
Sharla Horton is getting ready to ring in the New Year and tells me she’s heading to Grand Rapids to celebrate. Her plan for getting back to the hotel doesn’t involve getting behind the wheel.
“We can uber, scooter, walk,” Horton said.
Safe ride options available this New Year’s Eve
Michigan State Police Lt. Rene Gonzalez says this time of year, impaired driving increases.
“Last week during the Christmas holiday our post put a lot of people in jail for drunk driving. We assume they’re going to do the same thing here because people are off,” Gonzalez said…