The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will have more deputies on patrol than usual this weekend through Labor Day, looking for impaired and distracted drivers.
“There are many exciting things happening this time of year with college and school starting and people looking to celebrate around Labor Day weekend,” Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister said in a news release from DGSO. “We encourage everyone to celebrate safely in avoiding distractions, and if you drink, don’t drive.”
Drivers convicted of impaired driving can face stiff penalties and costs from fines, legal fees and lost time at work.
The enhanced patrols are as part of the “You Drink. You Drive. You Lose” campaign, according to the release.
The campaign is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with safety funds administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation, according to the release.
Lawrence Transit On Demand is an option for anyone in city limits. You can book free trips from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and from midnight to 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
The app to book a ride is available on Google Play and the App Store.
Riders can also call 785-312-7054 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday to make a reservation. Learn more and see answers to FAQs at this link.
Lawrence Transit buses run from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. See the complete routes and schedules at this link.
KU SafeBus operates for students until 1 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays when KU is in session during the fall and spring semesters. “The route stops at popular destinations, such as KU residence halls, 14th and Tennessee, and downtown Lawrence.” The service starts up again Monday, Aug. 18.
SafeBus is Route 53. It can be tracked on Google Maps and the Transit app, available in the App Store or on Google Play.
KU SafeRide has been discontinued because of funding cuts.
Uber and Lyft both operate in Lawrence.
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