From lively music and cultural celebrations to great food and community gatherings, Cinco de Mayo is a time of energy and joy across the territory. The VI Police Department/Office of Highway Safety (VIPD/OHS) is reminding everyone to celebrate responsibly and keep safety first on the road.
Cinco de Mayo is a time of celebration, culture, and togetherness, but that spirit should never include impaired or careless driving. Alcohol, drugs, distractions, and fatigue can cause slow reaction time, impaired judgement resulting in increased crashes, serious injuries, and sometimes fatalities.
Keep the celebrations joyful by planning to:
- Arrange for a sober driver.
- Never drive under the influence, choose a safe way home.
- Stay focused behind the wheel and avoid distractions.
- Make sure you are well-rested before getting behind the wheel.
The goal is simple: enjoy every moment of the celebration and make it home safely to do it again tomorrow.
Celebrate Big. Stay Smart. Drive Sober. Arrive Alive.
For more information about drug-impaired driving, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drug-impaired-driving. To request a traffic safety presentation or learn more about impaired driving prevention, contact the Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety through Director Daphne O’Neal at daphne.oneal@vipd.vi.gov, or the Impaired Driving Program Manager, K’ Tonya Petrus at k’tonya.petrus@vi.gov. You may also contact the office via telephone at (340) 772-3025.
