Gov. Mike Easley is reminding motorists to be careful on the roads.
State and local law enforcement officials will be out in force as part of the regular "Booze It & Lose It" campaign to reduce drunk driving on holidays.
"The holidays are a joyous time that can too quickly turn tragic when drunk driving is involved," Easley said in a statement. "Celebrate smart and if plans include alcohol, designate a sober driver or arrange alternate transportation."
Six people were killed and more than 60 injured last New Year's Eve in car crashes caused by impaired drivers.
The holiday campaign began Dec. 1 and continues through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009. Stepped-up patrols and checkpoints using some of the state’s six breath-alcohol testing mobile unit are being held to test possibly impaired drivers on site.
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