Memorial Day Weekend – It’s a three day weekend; it’s also the unofficial start to summer and graduation season, so that means a lot of people will be traveling, and attending celebrations where alcohol may be present. Remember, having a few drinks, and getting behind the steering wheel can make for dangerous, even deadly conditions on the road. “Save a Life, Don’t Drink and Drive!”

During this holiday weekend, Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office will increase patrol presence on public roadways, and highways. Deputies will be out in force looking for impaired motorists, speeding, seat-belt and other traffic violations county-wide. The office is asking for public support to keep our roads safe all summer long, and encourages you to contact the office, or dial 9-1-1 if you see anyone driving impaired.

Some of the signs could be an erratic driving pattern, weaving back-and-forth in between lanes, or over into other lanes, not stopping completely at stop signs or red lights, or rolling red lights on right hand turns.

If you think you have someone driving in front of, or beside you that is possibly impaired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please dial 9-1-1. That’s the only way that we’re going to get out there in a quick manner to make an arrest if necessary.