Impaired Driving

Of all the risks on Idaho roads, this one is the most preventable.

Initiative Goals:

Maintain the 5-year average number of fatalities involving drivers with a BAC of 0.08 or greater at 40 or fewer
Develop and implement comprehensive communication programs that are culturally relevant and multilingual, targeting ages 21–25 with in-bar marketing in rural areas and late-night social media placements
Support alcohol screening, brief intervention, assessment, and treatment programs

Your best decision happens before you leave.

Every Idahoan deserves to make it home safely at the end of the night. Whether you’re heading home from a concert, a rodeo, a barbecue, or just a night out with friends, a sober ride home is one of the simplest ways to look out for yourself and the people around you. Planning ahead doesn’t have to be complicated, but it’s best to make that choice before you leave.

That plan looks different for everyone. Maybe it’s a designated driver, a rideshare, or crashing on a friend’s couch. Whatever it looks like, the habit of thinking ahead is what makes the difference. Impaired driving crashes don’t have to happen. When Idahoans look out for each other and plan ahead, more people make it home.

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Recreate and Return

Idaho’s best days happen far from cell service and out of reach of a rideshare. By making a plan before you go, it’s easier for everyone to make it home safely.

Unsung Hero

There are heroes among us who deserve our thanks.

Every time someone helps prevent someone from driving impaired they’re helping save a life. They may be humble about it, but they’re always worth recognizing.

The Power is Yours

Your choices hold more power than you think.

Whether it’s your night out of someone else’s, one decision can change how it ends. Your small choices can play a big role in getting people home safe.