Today, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear acknowledged the efforts of nearly 170 state and local law enforcement officers for their work in reducing impaired driving on the state’s roads. The ceremony, held at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington, was organized by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety. Gov. Beshear emphasized the importance of these efforts, stating, “Too many lives have been lost or changed forever by those who have made the unlawful and irresponsible decision to drive while impaired.”
The awards were given to individuals from over 150 law enforcement agencies across Kentucky. Jenny True-Reed, Kentucky Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, highlighted the significance of this work: “When an officer stops an impaired driver on Kentucky’s roadways, they are potentially saving lives.” Awards were distributed based on the number of impaired driving arrests made between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.
According to KOHS data from last year, there were over 4,000 crashes involving impaired drivers in Kentucky, leading to more than 2,000 injuries and 185 fatalities. Ryan Fisher, Executive Director of KOHS, noted that many families have suffered due to impaired driving and stressed ongoing efforts during the holiday season to prevent such tragedies.
The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will run from December 10 through January 1. This initiative is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and aims to reduce fatalities through increased law enforcement visibility.
A list of award recipients can be accessed here.
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