This Week at NCDOT: Booze It & Lose It, Marshall LPA Reopening, Ale Trail By Rail

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RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department's weekly newscast.

St. Patrick's Day Booze It & Lose It

This week the Governor's Highway Safety Program launched its St. Patrick's Day Booze It & Lose It campaign with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and participating law enforcement agencies. 

North Carolina drivers can expect to see increased patrols and checkpoints through March 17. Last year, law enforcement agencies statewide issued 784 DWI charges during the campaign. 

Remember to never drink and drive. If you do plan to drink, always arrange for a sober ride home.

Marshall License Plate Agency Reopening

The last of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles' Offices that were closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene reopened on Tuesday. 

The Marshall License Plate Agency had been closed since Sept. 27. The agencies offer vehicle registration services, title transactions, license plate renewals, and other services

Ale Trail by Rail

The Ale Trail by Rail is a convenient and safe way to visit North Carolina craft breweries and a great option for St. Patrick's Day weekend. 

NC By Train in partnership with the N.C. Craft Brewers Guild allows you to explore the craft brewery scene by riding on North Carolina's intercity passenger rail service. 

With 10 daily trips between Raleigh and Charlotte, you can visit breweries without needing to drive. Plan your trip today at ncbytrain.org.

For more information about NCDOT Now, contact the NCDOT Communications Office at (919) 707-2660. Additional news stories from throughout the week can be found on NCDOT.gov.