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ENJOY SPRING BREAK RESPONSIBLY,<\/h5>\n
DON\u2019T DRINK & DRIVE<\/h6>\n

~ DHSMV urges residents and visitors to always designate a sober driver ~<\/strong>
\nTALLAHASSEE, Fla. \u2013 The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) urge residents and visitors to Arrive Alive, Don\u2019t Drink and Drive as they celebrate spring break this month. DHSMV and FHP are partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Sheriffs Association, AAA \u2013 The Auto Club Group and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to encourage individuals to enjoy their spring break vacation responsibility by not driving impaired.
\n\u201cWith record numbers of motorists on Florida roads, students and families enjoying their spring break are reminded to designate a sober driver or find a safe ride home,\u201d said DHSMV Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes. \u201cDrinking and driving can turn a fun and exciting vacation into a nightmare. Help everyone Arrive Alive this spring break; plan ahead and never let an impaired friend drive. Take the keys and save a life.\u201d
\nAs one of the top Spring Break destinations in the nation, DHSMV reminds high school and college-aged students flocking to Florida\u2019s warm climate and beautiful beaches to drive responsibly. Preliminary data shows that there were more than 37,000 crashes resulting in more than 2,000 serious bodily injuries and 295 fatalities statewide in March 2017, making it the month with the highest number of total crashes, injuries and fatalities.
\n\u201cThe Florida Highway Patrol is enhancing its efforts this month, with an emphasis on impaired drivers\u201d said Colonel Gene S. Spaulding, Director of the Florida Highway Patrol. \u201cBe sure to use good judgment, enjoy your time in Florida and don\u2019t drink or use drugs and drive.\u201d
\nSince 2013, more DUI citations have been issued in March than in any other month of the year. Impaired drivers not only put the lives of everyone on the roadway at risk, they can face serious legal and monetary consequences. Penalties for DUIs can include expensive fines, license revocation and jail time. This spring break, law enforcement agencies across the state will continue to enforce the state\u2019s drinking age laws to help keep impaired drivers off the roads.
\nThe Department of Business and Professional Regulation\u2019s (DBPR) Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco enforces the state\u2019s beverage law and is responsible for licensing all Florida establishments that sell or service alcohol. This spring break, DBPR is partnering with state and local law enforcement agencies to help further enforce the legal drinking age and ensure that establishments are serving alcohol only to those age 21 or older.
\n\u201cThe DBPR\u2019s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is committed to enforcing the minimum age for possession of alcohol and ensuring licensed Florida businesses remain in compliance during spring break,\u201d said DBPR Secretary Jonathan Zachem. \u201cSpring break is a great time to enjoy everything the Sunshine State has to offer, and we want to ensure everyone does that safely and in accordance with the law.\u201d
\n\u201cAs visitors and residents celebrate their spring break in our state each year, we see an increase in drunk driving incidents. The Florida Police Chiefs Association is proud to partner with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to promote safe and responsible driving during spring break,\u201d said Miami Shores Police Chief Kevin Lystad, President of the Association. \u201cWe know all too well that drinking and driving often leads to serious injuries or fatalities. It’s important to educate Floridians and guests about the dangers of impaired driving. Florida’s police chiefs fully support and endorse this initiative.\u201d
\n\u201cWith its miles of beaches and beautiful weather, Florida is one of the prime destinations for youth to celebrate Spring Break each year,\u201d said Sheriff Mike Adkinson, President of the Florida Sheriffs Association. \u201cGiven that our primary mission is to protect the citizens we serve, our Florida Sheriffs fully support the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle\u2019s Arrive Alive, Don\u2019t Drink and Drive initiative this March.\u201d
\n\u201cSpring Break is a great time to celebrate with friends and family, but it can easily take a tragic turn when alcohol is involved,\u201d said Matt Nasworthy, Florida Public Affairs Director, AAA \u2013 The Auto Club Group. \u201cBefore anyone has their first drink, please plan ahead to make sure all of your loved ones get home safely.\u201d
\nRegulatory Compliance Services (RCS), a subsidiary of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), provides risk management and regulatory compliance training to the state\u2019s hospitality industry. RCS training programs include Responsible Vendor Training and Alcohol Compliance to educate servers and sellers on the legal manner of serving alcohol and preventing underage drinking.
\n\u201cFlorida is fortunate to be revered as one of the nation\u2019s leading destinations, welcoming 113 million visitors in 2016,\u201d said Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. \u201cAdmired for our world-class hospitality industry, it is our duty to lead by example. We strongly encourage our businesses across the state to serve responsibly and create wonderful memories for our guests. As Florida\u2019s premier provider of responsible alcohol vendor training, we are dedicated to risk management and strongly recommend that businesses and patrons refocus awareness and take precaution during this busy season.\u201d
\nVisit DHSMV\u2019s website for more information and resources for the Arrive Alive, Don\u2019t Drink and Drive Spring Break campaign. The public is encouraged to report dangerous and drunk drivers by dialing *FHP (*347).
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\nThe Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education and enforcement. The Department is leading the way to a safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. To learn more about DHSMV and the services offered, visit www.flhsmv.gov, follow us on Twitter @FLHSMV or find us on Facebook.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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