State and local law enforcement officers are urging everyone not to drive over the legal limit as they prepare for the “Hands Across the Border” campaign, which runs from August 25 to August 29. This campaign focuses on drunk and drugged driving enforcement in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with sobriety road checks planned at state lines to promote a zero-tolerance stance against impaired driving.

The campaign aligns with the NHTSA’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative, which started on August 15 and continues through Labor Day on September 1. Georgia state troopers will enforce DUI laws during the Labor Day weekend, emphasizing that drivers with a Blood-Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of . 08 or higher will be arrested without warnings.

Past statistics show a significant percentage of traffic fatalities during the holiday weekend involve drivers with high BAC levels. The costs associated with a DUI arrest can be substantial, impacting legal fees, insurance, and even employment.

The “Hands Across the Border” campaign originated from a friendly challenge between Georgia and Florida state troopers in 1991. During this week, police will set up sobriety checkpoints, and travelers are encouraged to plan safe rides home if consuming alcohol. AAA will also offer free tows for drivers in need during this period.