By Kim Yoko Smith The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division and other law enforcement agencies participating in Joining Forces will combine resources, which began Monday and will continue through July 20, 2024, to apprehend impaired drivers. Each year people across Nevada are killed or injured because someone made the decision to drive impaired. One of the top contributing factors of fatal crashes is impairment. Impaired driving doesn’t mean just alcohol; it is anything that affects your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Being a responsible driver is simple: if you are impaired, do not drive. Avoid the chance of making a poor decision that could lead to unnecessary tragedy — plan ahead for a designated driver or public transportation. This Joining Forces campaign reflects the unwavering mission of the Nevada State Police — Highway Patrol and the dedication of Nevada State troopers to keep the public safe by finding, investigating, and apprehending persons driving while impaired on Nevada’s highways. The Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol is committed to bringing the number of fatalities on Nevada's roadways to zero by increasing public awareness and education about the dangers of driving impaired. More information about safe driving and Zero Fatalities Nevada is available Online at www.ZeroFatalitiesNV.com. The Nevada Department of Public Safety’s- Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) provides funding for law enforcement agencies to participate in Joining Forces to reduce traffic deaths and injuries on Nevada roadways. Visit www.zerofatalitiesnv.com for more information.