On Friday, November 3, 2023, law enforcement from Wyoming and Colorado will team up for a multi-state, multi-agency impaired driving enforcement operation in conjunction with the Border War football game between the University of Wyoming Cowboys and the Colorado State University Rams.
The crackdown will take place in Albany and Laramie County, Wyoming, as well as Larimer and Weld County, Colorado, before, during, and after the game.
“More than 1 million drivers are arrested in the U.S. every year for impaired driving and Twenty-seven people die every day from impaired driver crashes,” said Colonel Tim Cameron of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. “When traveling on Wyoming’s roadways make good decisions and find a designated sober driver. Law enforcement will continue to enforce impaired driving with zero tolerance.”
Agencies involved in the operation include:
- Wyoming: Wyoming Highway Patrol, Laramie Police Department, Albany County Sheriff’s Office, University of Wyoming Police Department, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office, and the Cheyenne Police Department.
- Colorado: Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Weld County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Collins Police Department, Loveland Police Department, CSU Police Department, Estes Park Police Department, and the Colorado State Patrol.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is urging drivers to help keep Wyoming’s roadways safe by calling the Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately (REDDI) hotline at 1-800-442-9090 to report suspected drunk drivers. Callers should be prepared to provide the dispatcher with a description of the vehicle, its location, and the direction of travel.
There have been 119 fatalities on Wyoming roads in 2023 compared to 112 a year ago.
Tips for Avoiding Impaired Driving
- Plan ahead for a sober ride home before you start drinking.
- Designate a sober driver.
- If you find yourself drinking unexpectedly, use a ride-sharing service or call a taxi.
- Never get behind the wheel of a car if you are impaired.
If you see someone driving erratically, call the police.