Police Remind Iowa State Students to Drive Safe

The Ames Police Department will be stepping up enforcement of alcohol violations Thursday through Aug. 31, according to a release from the department.

Officers will specifically be looking for drivers who are operating while under the influence, speeding excessively or anyone who isn't wearing a seat belt. They will also be on the lookout for people who possess alcohol under the legal age and public intoxication.

The Ames Police Department encourages everyone to designate a sober driver who will not be drinking any alcohol. Iowa State students are beginning to return to campus for classes, which begin Monday. And Iowa State Cyclones will face the University of Northern Iowa Panthers in a season opener Aug. 31.

This traffic enforcement project is funded through Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau grants.

A 130 pound woman who drank three 12 ounce beers in one hour would be over the limit, according to a blood alcohol calculator. And a 170 pound male could drink about four 12 ounce beers in one hour and be .07.

Want to see how much you can drink before you are “drunk” Fill out the calculator at dui.drivinglaws.org