Cheyenne Police Watching For Impaired Drivers Through Holiday Season

The Cheyenne Police Department is stepping up its DUI enforcement efforts in conjunction with the National ''Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over" campaign.

The campaign is a federally funded effort to get drunk drivers off the roads through a combination of education and enforcement. It will continue through January 1, 2025,

In Cheyenne that means extra officers on the streets through the holidays, lokking for impaired drivers, according to a news release. The release quotes Cheyenne Police Cheif Mark Francisco as saying “We want everyone to enjoy the holiday season, but with safety top of mind,” said Francisco. “If your festivities include alcohol, please celebrate responsibly and remember to plan a sober ride home.”

Police Offer Advice For The Holidays

Cheyenne Police are asking local residents to take the following steps to fight drunk driving:

Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.

• If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact the dispatch center at (307) 637-6525 and file a REDDI (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) report or dial 9-1-1.

• If you see a friend or family member about to drink and drive, take the keys away and make arrangements to get them home safe.