Reston Citizen

Fairfax County police will be increasing patrols for drunk drivers during the holiday season. The Fairfax County Police Department launched it’s “Safe December” program with the purpose of educating drivers about the dangers of driving under the influence.

A special team has been formed of officers patrolling specific areas for drunk driving. DUI checkpoints will also be set up every weekend, with possibly more than one per weekend. In years past the Reston Town Center has been an area with increased patrols during the Christmas season.

In 2006 24 people where killed by drunk drivers, and 705 injured in Fairfax County. By planning ahead before you drink you could safe someones life.

Image by ElvertBarnes