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Operation Northern Safety Drive Sober, Slow Down and Buckle Up

Arrive alive!That is what law enforcement agencies in northern New Mexico wish for holiday travelers. During this busy travel time 10 law enforcement agencies in 2 counties will be conducting special traffic enforcement operations to keep the roadways safe for holiday travelers.

Police have these easy to follow tips to help you arrive alive at your destination:

Don’t drive impaired. No single factor is more likely to cause an accident than a driver impaired by alcohol or other drugs. One-third of fatal accidents in this country are attributed to drunken drivers alone.

Don’t speed. Nearly one-third of all fatal accidents are attributed to speeding or driving too fast for conditions. Speeding is the single greatest contributor to accidents other than impaired driving. Insurance companies love such proven risk factors when assessing rates. Anyone who’s seen their premiums skyrocket after getting a ticket knows this well.

Buckle up. Insist that everyone in your vehicle wear a seatbelt. A seat belt will significantly increase your chances of surviving a traffic crash. It is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself on the road every time you get in a car.

Officers will have a sharp eye for drunk drivers, reckless and careless drivers (don’t text while driving), speeders, seatbelt violators and all other traffic violations.

You will see an increased presence of officers from Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties. Rio Arriba and Santa Fe county sheriff, State Police Districts 1 and 7, Espanola and Santa Fe city police, Tesuque, Pojoaque, Santa Clara, Ohkay Oweingeh tribal police and Bureau of Indian Affairs Federal police wish you a happy and safe holiday season.