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TxDOT Urges Spring Breakers to Plan for a Life-Saving Sober Ride

‘Plan While You Can’ impaired dodgeball experience demonstrates the effects of alcohol on a drunk driver

 

WHEN:   March 14, 2016, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, March 17

WHERE: Threadgill’s 301 W. Riverside Dr. Austin, Texas 78704

 

The “Plan While You Can” interactive dodgeball truck will be on-site to demonstrate how even one drink can impair a driver’s reflexes.

 

As Spring Break arrives in Texas, TxDOT is launching the “Plan While You Can” campaign to reduce crashes and save lives among young drivers. The campaign utilizes the “Plan While You Can” interactive dodgeball game to show the effects of alcohol on a driver’s response time.

 

During Spring Break 2015, there were 459 crashes in Texas involving young drivers (17-34 years of age) under the influence of alcohol. Those crashes led to 43 serious injuries and 16 fatalities.

 

In Austin last year, there were 878 crashes involving young drivers (17-34 years of age) under the influence of alcohol. Those crashes resulted in 58 serious injuries and 26 fatalities.

 

The information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3). This information was received and processed by the department as of Feb. 19, 2016.

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