Police Host 2025 Don’t Press Your Luck Anti-Drunk Driving Event

Published on March 07, 2025

ARLINGTON, Va. – St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday this year, meaning celebrations will be in full swing the weekend leading up to and on March 17. Unfortunately, some will make the dangerous decision to get behind the wheel after drinking, putting themselves and other travelers at risk of serious harm. Stay lucky and stay alive by planning your sober ride home ahead of your sham-rockin’ festivities - whether it’s by using a rideshare service, taxi, public transportation, or designated sober driver. It’s important to remember Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving and even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability.

According to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), 13,524 people were killed nationally in drunk-driving crashes in 2022. 290 lives were lost in drunk-driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period (6:00 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. March 18) between 2018 and 2022. Impaired driving is preventable and is the reason the Arlington County Police Department is working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it can be a matter of life and death.

Don’t Press Your Luck Event Information

As part of the department’s anti-drunk driving educational efforts, the Arlington County Police Department is hosting an interactive event highlighting the impacts alcohol has on motor skills -- because even one drink is one too many to get behind the wheel. This event is free and open to the public.

DATE: Saturday, March 15, 2025

TIME: 8-10 p.m.

LOCATION: N. Irving Street at Wilson Boulevard in Clarendon

Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs in the event area. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed, please use the online portal to find out the status of your vehicle and where it is located. The online portal is updated in real time. If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal, call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222.

SoberRide® Program

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2025 St. Patrick's Day SoberRide® program, in partnership with Lyft, will be offered nightly from 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 until 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. For additional information on WRAP's program to ensure area residents have a safe way home on high-risk holidays, visit their website.