CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tx-DOT is kicking off its "Drive Sober. No Regrets" campaign ahead of Spring Break.
The campaign targets college students and is partnering with "U in the Driver Seat", a college-based peer-to-peer program focused on making sure everyone finds a sober ride during spring break.
"One person in Texas dies every 7 hours and 43 minutes in a DUI-alcohol-related traffic crash. In 2021, 1,134 people in Texas were killed and 2,565 seriously injured because someone chose to get behind the wheel while impaired," said officials from Tx-DOT.
During Spring Break of 2021, Texas saw 874 DUI-related traffic crashes resulting in 31 deaths.
Spring Break for most Texas college students is from March 13 -17, but the celebrations begin for many students beginning late next week.
"Celebrating Spring Break with friends should be a joyous time for college students. Too often, however, it can turn tragic because someone chooses to get behind the wheel after drinking," added officials.
