Wisconsin State Patrol ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs through Labor Day

MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - Wisconsin State Patrol is announcing from Aug. 19, 2026, through Sept. 7, 2026, the agency will be working alongside local law enforcement agencies to prevent impaired driving through the Labor Day holiday weekend.

The effort is part of the annual ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ education and enforcement campaign.

According to a press release from the Wisconsin State Patrol, the ‘Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over’ campaign is intended to remind drivers to plan ahead when intending to celebrate over the holiday weekend as impairment clouds a person’s judgment and endangers others on the road.

“Strong partnerships are critical to prevent impaired driving crashes. This includes our law enforcement partners, but more importantly it means working with motorists and communities to make sure impaired drivers never get behind the wheel,” Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan said.

Wisconsin State Patrol offers the following safety tips:

• Select a sober designated driver or schedule a ride share ahead of time.
• Take a bus or taxi if available. Take the keys away if someone is impaired and get them a sober ride home.
• If anyone spots an impaired driver, call 911.
• Check if a bar or restaurant offers a safe ride home.