LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nearly 100 signs have been attached to mile-marker posts along Kyle Canyon Road as a sober reminder for drivers of the dangers of impaired driving.
Each November, local organizations STOP DUI and DUI Victims, along with Las Vegas Metro police attach various memorial signs along high-traffic areas to bring awareness to the major issue.
Each sign displays the names of victims who were killed by drivers who were impaired, something officials say is all about informing the thousands of motorists visiting Mt. Charleston during the holiday season.
"We can't rest on our laurels. We can't take a break. Drunk drivers never take a break," said Sandy Heverly, Executive Director and Victim Advocate at Stop DUI. "They work overtime on the holidays and so we need to do the same thing. We need to keep the awareness up and we need to keep putting every forward every effort we possibly can to keep people safe."
Officials add this also provides some "semblance of solace" to the victims and their loved ones.
