Sober or Slammer Campaign Kicks In | Columbia News

South Carolina’s Department of Public Safety is hitting the gas on its “Sober or Slammer” campaign this Labor Day weekend, targeting impaired driving as traffic surges with college football and NASCAR racing. Last year, 10 fatal crashes occurred during the holiday — two involving drunk drivers — and officials warn that this year’s crowds could mean even more danger. With billboards featuring NASCAR star Ross Chastain and a renewed focus on sober rides, the message is clear: no celebration is worth risking a life. The campaign runs through September 7th, and while traffic deaths are down slightly this year (590 so far), the stakes remain deadly high. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a47309f886a689df