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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team will partner with law enforcement agencies across the state to conduct saturation patrols in conjunction with the Fourth of July weekend.

OHP says the goal is to make Oklahoma roadways as safe as possible by getting impaired drivers off the roads.

In 2021, 407 people were killed in drug and/or alcohol-related crashes in Oklahoma. Troopers say none of these crashes were accidents; every death could have been prevented if the impaired driver had made the smart choice not to drive while under the influence.

OHP is encouraging everyone to find a safe ride by calling a sober driver, using a cab, Uber, Lyft or any other ride-share service. Better yet, have a designated driver.

Have fun and enjoy life, but do not, under any circumstances, drive while impaired by alcohol or any other substance.