With St. Patrick’s Day just a little more than a week away, authorities are urging you to make sure your luck doesn’t run out. They say plan for a sober ride home should you choose to take part in the celebration.

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety reminds motorists of the various options available to get everyone home safely, including: designating a sober driver; calling a ride share; or using public transportation. They say, “Remember, if you feel different, you drive different.”

Law-enforcement agencies across Missouri will be participating in additional patrols to prevent the often-deadly consequences of impaired driving. Their message is clear: drive sober or get pulled over.

Based on 2020 preliminary data, 188 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes that involved at least one substance-impaired driver.

Besides driving completely sober from alcohol and drugs, motorists are also advised to slow down, put their cell phones down while driving and always buckle up – everyone, every trip, every time.

To learn more, visit the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety website at www.savemolives.com.