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Florida law Enforcement is on heightened alert, looking for drivers who have been drinking. Florida Highway Patrol is teaming up with local law enforcement agencies to crack down on drunk and drugged driving this holiday season. Last year impaired drivers were involved in more than 21-thousand wrecks that lead to 15-thousand injuries, including more than a thousand deaths. Director of the Office of Drug Control, Bruce Grant says drug use among drivers is more common than many suspect.

“According to the 2007 National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Roadside Survey of Alcohol and Drug Use by Drivers, they said that one in eight nighttime, weekend drivers tested positive for illicit drugs. That number rises to one out of every six when you include not only illicit drugs but pharmaceuticals,” said Grant.

Today marks the beginning of the National Drunk and Drugged Driving Month. There will be increased patrols and check points starting December 16th.