2025 August/Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/09/2025

CONTACT: Sheriff Todd Volk

 Madison County Sheriff Department Arrested 6 Drunk Drivers

During 2025 Labor Day

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign

Madison, Nebraska — Madison County Sheriff Department partnered with the U.S. Department of

Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2025 Labor Day Drive

Sober or Get Pulled Over drunk-driving enforcement campaign. From August 18th – September 1st, 2025, local law enforcement showed zero tolerance for impaired driving, arresting 6 offenders for the deadly crime.

The Madison County Sheriff Department ramped up its usual enforcement efforts and made sure there was extra impaired driving patrol.

“Deputies came out with the goal to continue to make the roadways safe.” “We ensure that our Deputies work hard for our citizens and like always they performed outstanding,” said Sheriff Volk. The Madison County Deputies had 182 total contacts with the public. Deputies issued 67 tickets and had multiple other types of arrest.

BEING A RESPONSIBLE DRIVER IS SIMPLE: IF YOU ARE DRINKING, DO NOT DRIVE.

1. Plan your safe ride home before you start the party, choose a non-drinking friend as a designated driver.
2. If someone you know has been drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel. Take their keys and help them arrange a sober ride home.
3. If you drink, do not drive for any reason. Call a taxi, a ride-hailing service, or a sober friend.
4. If you’re hosting a party where alcohol will be served, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.
5. Always wear your seat belt — it’s your best defense against impaired drivers.

“We encourage those who wish to drink alcohol to always make a plan before they head out to their festivities, so that they may avoid driving drunk at all costs,” said Sheriff Volk. “Remember: It is never okay to drink and drive. Even one drink can be one drink too many. Drinking and driving is a choice; one you should never make.”

For more information about the 2025 Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving#resources