Staying safe and sober while driving this holiday season

SCRANTON, Pa. — Millions of drivers will be hitting the roadways across Pennsylvania this holiday season.

But before people start traveling to their Thanksgiving destinations this week, Lackawanna County and state officials are urging drivers to be safe and sober.

"Because the last thing we want to do is, during the holidays, go to a family and tell them that one of their loved ones isn't coming home because of a drunk driving incident or a distracted driving incident," said Trooper Robert Urban with Pennsylvania State Police.

Officials with Pennsylvania State Police, Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office, Geisinger, Pennsylvania DUI Association, and PennDOT came together at Geisinger CMC to remind drivers of the risks that can come when making a poor decision while behind the