11.16.2012 - By Texas Department of Transportation
The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest in terms of travelers taking to the highways, but it's also noteworthy for something else: football. Unfortunately, that also means an increase in crashes involving alcohol-impaired motorists. In response, TxDOT is ramping up its football-related traffic safety program, entitled, "Know When to Pass," aimed at encouraging fans to think ahead on game day and either pass on the alcohol or be prepared to pass their keys. For more on this program, I spoke with Terry Pence, the Director of TxDOT's Traffic Safety Section. For more information on the Know When to Pass campaign, log on to the TxDOT website and search keywords, "Know When to Pass." This episode originally posted in November 2011.