(Denison) The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is teaming up with Iowa Law Enforcement to remind football enthusiasts that fans don’t let fans drive drunk.
Iowa State Patrol Trooper and District #4 Public Resource Officer Shelby McCreedy says there will be an increased presence of law enforcement officers patrolling the roadways on Sunday. The Iowa State Patrol in this area will have more workforce covering the rural and state highways, watching for impaired drivers.
According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, In 2021, over 13,700 drivers were arrested for OWI in Iowa. The average cost of an OWI is $5,000 (including fines, fees, and insurance increases). The average price of a Super Bowl ticket is $5,000.
Trooper McCreedy encourages everyone to develop a game plan.
Trooper McCreedy says hosts are encouraged to serve food with non-alcoholic beverages, stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter, and take the keys away from anyone with too much to drink.
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau works with city, county, state, and local organizations to develop and implement strategies to reduce deaths and injuries on Iowa’s roadways using federal funds.
