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DUI: ‘Choose Your Ride’ Vehicle Unveiled
March 27, 2014
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has a new taxi cruiser to bring attention to driving under the influence.
In 2013, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office had over 200 DUI related arrests. This was in addition to arrests made by other agencies in the county.
The “Choose Your Ride” vehicle highlights the choice individuals make to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or call a taxi or make other arrangements.
The front of the old Ford cruiser is painted as a taxi while the rear retains the Sheriff’s Office markings. The side windows read: “Ride in the front seat $24″, ““Ride in the back seat $10,000.”
“Our intention is to showcase this vehicle to reduce the amount of DUI related accidents. As we all know, if just one DUI is prevented by this project, it is well worth the effort,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
The project was completed with the help of sponsors and was done at no cost to taxpayers.
Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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6 Responses to “DUI: ‘Choose Your Ride’ Vehicle Unveiled”
Anyone recall the Cadillac Sheriff Charlie Johnson in Escambia county had seized from drug dealers in the late 80’s I believe? He had the Sheriffs Deputy cruiser paint scheme with decals. It read “compliments of Escambia drug dealers”. That was a statement.
It’s a good idea, but propably won’t help much because this is what is going to happen, After people get (used) to seeing this thing parked everywhere they eventually will not pay attention to it anymore. If seeing people get killed all the time from DUI hit an run on our local news and people going to prison (doesn’t) convence people to stop drinking than nothing will.
Unfortunately it will take harsher measures to curb this problem.
deBugger – “The project was completed with the help of sponsors and was done at no cost to taxpayers.”
Thank you to all who were involved.
If alcohol is your drug of choice, then enjoy it in/on the privacy of your property and avoid all the hassels.
I’m not sure if I should laugh or shake my head over THIS one.
(snarky) Great use of resources.
Love this!! I saw one in Mississippi while my husband and I were traveling. It was sitting on the side of the road, it really grabs your attention!!!!