Combating drinking and driving on New Year’s Eve

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Many wish to rejoice and ring within the New Yr with associates, household, and some drinks. Combating consuming and driving on New Yr’s Eve is a problem yearly.

Rideshare corporations equivalent to Uber and Lyft will likely be working later hours this weekend specifically. Michael Gross, a Lyft driver for 4.8 years, recognized in Bismarck for his “Impostr” license plate, says he will likely be beginning his shift later within the day to be available for individuals who want rides house after celebrating.

“Be affected person, watch for a experience, as a result of the cops are out in power tonight,” stated Michael Gross, Lyft driver.

Bismarck Police Division’s Sgt. Brandon Rosen says that rising up in North Dakota, consuming and driving has seemingly at all times been a big problem. He says that due to the consuming tradition, the state grants extra time to permit extra officers to be working the night time of New Yr’s Eve to fight consuming and driving.

North Dakota’s Vison Zero affords a $10 Lyft voucher to these needing a experience. Use code “VisionZeroND” on your Lyft experience on New Yr’s Eve night time.

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