The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Kicks-Off

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 
Campaign Kicks-Off

UPDATE: EAST LANSING - The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign is in full swing after its' kick off in the Breslin Center.

Officers from 26 counties in Michigan attended a press conference, held by the Office of Highway Safety and Planning, to show their seriousness and dedication to this campaign.

"It is a dangerous time or year and if you are going to drink, drink responsibility,” said Sherriff Wriggelsworth of the Ingham County Sheriff's Office.

Law enforcement is making it their mission to have no fatalities during this campaign. In order to do so they will arrest anyone and everyone caught driving intoxicated.

"What we are trying to do this year along with the local law enforcement and State Police is emphasis the issues that go along with drunk driving and other tragic situations. But also that there is going to be a police presence out there and we will take enforcement action if necessary," said Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth.

Tom Izzo also joined forces with law enforcement and took a stand against drunk driving. Coach Izzo discussed his non-tolerance for drinking and driving.

"I do not think there is anything worse than driving drunk,"said Coach Tom Izzo.

"I pass that lesson on to my players every week and fortunately we are getting that message through. You do not want students out or drivers out drinking anywhere to start with,but if somebody is out make sure you, a driver, or a cab is there to take you home," said Izzo.

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign is still in full effect and according to Sheriff Wriggelsworth, officers have been putting in over 13,000 extra patrol hour since March and will continue until April 8th.

ORIGINAL STORY: EAST LANSING - Officers from over 26 counties in Michigan are teaming up and cracking down on drunk driving.

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