LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Law enforcement is stepping up patrols between now and Sept. 7 in an effort to curb drunken driving.

Michigan State Police activated the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign as part of a statewide initiative aimed at cutting down on traffic fatalities by 2030.

According to state data, Michigan saw 1,002 fatal crashes in 2025. Of those, 44.3 percent were related to drug and alcohol impairment, reflecting a drop in alcohol- and drug-related driving deaths from 2024 to 2025.

“Choosing to drive after consuming alcohol or drugs puts you, your passengers and everyone around you at serious risk,” said Alicia Sledge, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP). “We urge people to make the right choice and find a sober ride home if they intend to take substances that impair driving.”

In addition, the late-summer period leading up to Labor Day is one of the deadliest times for drivers. Over Labor Day weekends from 2021 to 2025, Michigan reported 46 fatal crashes, with just under 40 percent attributed to drug or alcohol impairment.