Des Moines, IA- The Governors Traffic Safety Bureau is teaming up with Iowa law enforcement to remind football fans not to drink and drive this Super Bowl Sunday. "Our mission is to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Iowa's Roadways. We know risky behavior, like driving impaired, increases the chances of those outcomes," said GTSB Bureau Chief Brett Tjepkes. Our law enforcement partners across the state will be looking for impaired drivers and won't hesitate to get drunk drivers off the road. We all spend so much time planning what we're bringing to the party, plan for a sober ride home." In 2021, over 13,700 drivers were arrested for OWI in Iowa. The average cost of an OWI is $5000, including fines, fees and insurance increases. Residents are advised to choose a designated driver before deciding whether to drink during the big game. If you're hosting a party; serve food, non-alcoholic beverages, stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter
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