Fort Drum program offers rides home to help prevent impaired driving
A free program is available to Fort Drum service members, family members and Department of Defense card-carrying civilians who need a ride home after drinking.
By the ClickNNY Fort Drum Desk
A free program is intended to help Fort Drum service members get home safely after drinking. Participants must register and sign a liability waiver that allows a volunteer to drive them and their vehicle home.
The service operates on weekends and holidays from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. within 30 miles of Fort Drum. Service members, family members and Department of Defense card-carrying civilians can call 315-563-3222 or register at www.ddpp.us.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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