Statewide — During this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, responsible Coloradans know not to get “sham-rocked” with a DUI. From March 14–20, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 76 local law enforcement agencies for the St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement period. During enforcement periods, drivers may see sobriety checkpoints and additional law enforcement on duty dedicated to arresting impaired drivers. 

To encourage a weekend of safe rides, CDOT will be distributing rideshare credits at this Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Denver, in partnership with AAA Colorado. Parade attendees are encouraged to use public transportation, such as RTD, to avoid a DUI. For people hosting St. Patrick’s Day parties, CDOT urges all guests to have a safe and sober ride home. Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs can lead to lane drifting while driving, excessive speed, slowed reaction time and more. 

“It’s up to each of us to behave responsibly during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration by planning to use alternate forms of transportation,” said Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “Luck won’t get you home safely if you’re impaired behind the wheel. And, never get in the car with someone you suspect is intoxicated. One bad choice could lead to a DUI, license suspension, serious injury or even loss of life.” 

Statewide — During this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, responsible Coloradans know not to get “sham-rocked” with a DUI. From March 14–20, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 76 local law enforcement agencies for the St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement period. During enforcement periods, drivers may see sobriety checkpoints and additional law enforcement on duty dedicated to arresting impaired drivers. 

To encourage a weekend of safe rides, CDOT will be distributing rideshare credits at this Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Denver, in partnership with AAA Colorado. Parade attendees are encouraged to use public transportation, such as RTD, to avoid a DUI. For people hosting St. Patrick’s Day parties, CDOT urges all guests to have a safe and sober ride home. Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs can lead to lane drifting while driving, excessive speed, slowed reaction time and more. 

“It’s up to each of us to behave responsibly during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration by planning to use alternate forms of transportation,” said Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “Luck won’t get you home safely if you’re impaired behind the wheel. And, never get in the car with someone you suspect is intoxicated. One bad choice could lead to a DUI, license suspension, serious injury or even loss of life.”