Fremont County DUI Task Force to focus on impaired driving holiday weekend

The Fremont County DUI Task Force will be in operation and patrolling for impaired drivers beginning Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7.

Fremont County law enforcement is reminding everyone to never drive impaired and to always wear your seat belt.

SafeRide will be in operation and available for free rides in Lander and Riverton on Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6 between 8 p.m. and midnight.

“In addition to providing free ride service this Friday and Saturday, WRTA is pleased to announce that SafeRide will be extending ride service to every Friday and Saturday evening in Lander and Riverton," said Tim Nichols of the Wind River Transportation Authority.

“There is no excuse to get behind the wheel when you’re impaired. Too much is at stake, and we encourage you to have a plan, use a designated driver and on any weekend in Riverton and Lander call SafeRide at 307-856-WRTA (9782),” added Nichols.

The Fremont County DUI Task Force includes Wyoming Highway Patrol, Fremont County Sheriff's Office, and the Lander, Riverton, Shoshoni, Dubois and BIA Wind River police departments.

The Fremont County DUI Task Force recommends safe alternatives to drinking and driving:

     -- It is never OK to drink and drive. Even if you have had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver, use a ride sharing service or SafeRide to arrive home safely;

     -- Contact SafeRide at 307-856-WRTA (9782);

     -- If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact Fremont County law enforcement immediately or dial 911;

     -- Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take his/her keys and assist your friend in arriving home safely.

 For information about this news release, please contact Cody Beers, WYDOT public relations specialist, at (307) 431-1803.