The Labor Day holiday will be here before you know it which means summer is coming to a close and it’s back to school time in Topeka and surrounding areas.

So while you’re preparing for that final road trip and backyard parties our friends at the Topeka Police Department want to ensure you and your family are safe on the roads.

August 20 through September 6 TPD will join law enforcement agencies from across the state in participating in the ‘You Drink, You Drive, You Lose’ campaign. This grant-funded campaign is facilitated by @KDOTHQ and aims to remove drunk and other impaired drivers from the roads. pic.twitter.com/WI0BkaCVo1

— Topeka Police Department (@Topeka_Police) August 16, 2021

Starting Friday (August 20th) through Monday (September 6th) the ‘You Drink, You Drive, You Lose’ campaign will begin as the Topeka Police Department and other state law enforcement agencies will be cracking down on drivers who are under the influence during this holiday weekend.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 7,324 alcohol-involved accidents in 2020, which rose up 9 percent from 2019.

Enjoy the last remaining days of summer and if you of someone you know is involved in a car accident remember to do the following steps like share you insurance, registration and contact information and to contact the Topeka Police Department at (785) 368-9551.