With many festivities taking place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Kansas Department of Transportation encourages everyone to remember the dangers of impaired driving and have a sober driver or alternative transportation secured before heading out on the road.

“St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, which can increase the number of people consuming alcohol over the weekend,” said Gary Herman, KDOT behavior safety manager. “By simply making plans to getting home safely before the celebrations begin, we can improve safety and help save families from a completely prevent...