Its the holiday season, which means alcohol may be involved. IMPD and Indiana State Police want you to have a good time with friends and family, but they warn of the consequences of drinking and driving.

We're gonna be working as we always do with agencies across the state to really crack down on drunk driving," said ISP Sgt. Jeremy Piers.

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Every year, lives are lost due to impaired drivers behind the wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it is one of the leading causes of traffic deaths.

Metro police and ISP are partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute in hopes of preventing traffic accidents in the annual Safe Family Travel Campaign.

That means increased patrols.

"There's really no excuse to get behind that wheel. Whether

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