'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign underway

WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- This holiday season, keep yourself and others on the road safe. The national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign starts today, Friday, Dec. 13. 

Last December, there were nearly 400 crashes caused by impaired driving, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.

“A lot of it has to do with getting together and celebrating, enjoying the holidays,” said State Trooper Carlin Brien.

During the holidays, the price of fun can turn fatal.

“It can be extremely detrimental. Last year, there were several hundred fatalities from crashes involving alcohol and or drugs,” said Brein.

Last December, 12 people died from drunk driving. 197 others were injured.

“It does kind of surprise me the numbers continue to increase,” said Brein.

That’s why the Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding people to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over." It's a nationwide effort to encourage people to have a plan before they celebrate.

“Make sure you have somebody to be your designated sober driver and if you can’t do that – you know, have someone else in the area who can come get you,” said Brein.

Wisconsin State Patrol says with many alternative options available; there’s no reason to drive impaired.

The national effort begins Dec. 13th and runs through New Year’s Day.