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Fourth of July

About

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is a national high-visibility enforcement campaign that focuses on the consequences of drunk driving and is supported by increased law enforcement. 

Key Dates

While the Fourth of July is not a national enforcement period, the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over material on this page can be used if high-visibility enforcement is happening in your area over the holiday. 

  • June 29 - July 5, 2026: Fourth of July Campaign
  • July 4: Fourth of July

Many assets are available in English and Spanish. Share this information with partner organizations to help spread the message across communities.

Facts

Fourth of July Stats

  • From 2020 to 2024, of the 2,719 total traffic fatalities during this holiday period, 1,724 were the driver. 
  • In 2024 alone, there were 579 people killed in traffic crashes during the Fourth of July holiday period. 
  • 38% (654) of those drivers were drunk. Of the 1,724 drivers killed, the 21-34 age group had the highest percentage (47%) of drunk drivers.

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Talking Points

We've prepared talking points related to this topic. After downloading, we encourage you to add local stats and facts to the document. 

Earned Media

We've produced sample news releases that can be used for media outreach.

Message Boards

DRIVE SOBER

OR GET

PULLED OVER

A SOBER RIDE

IS BETTER THAN

A RIDE TO JAIL

DRIVE SOBER

THIS JULY 4TH

AND EVERY DAY

DESIGNATE A

SOBER DRIVER

THIS JULY 4TH

DRUNK DRIVING

WILL CUT SHORT

YOUR JULY 4TH

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Social Media

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Ads and Event Banners

Multiple ad options are available in English and Spanish.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over event banners are available for you to print or use electronically.

Additional Resources