Planning ahead is crucial to avoid a drunken driving arrest on New Year’s Eve, according to police.

Heading into a holiday traditionally associated with parties and drinking, officials are advising against driving buzzed or intoxicated as law enforcement will direct efforts to crack down on drivers who are intoxicated.

“Have a sober ride,” Mower County Sheriff Terese Amazi said. “There’s a cab service in Austin, use it. Avoid the cost [and consequences] … of driving drunk.”

An enhanced campaign to curb intoxicated drivers began last month and lasts through Saturday. The campaign is a component of the state’s Toward Zero Deaths program, meant to eliminate road deaths by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior.

Law enforcement officers from more than 300 agencies across the state are participating.

“Have a good time but have a safe ride home,” Amazi said.

Consequences for DWIs include:

—Loss of license for up to a year, thousands of dollars in costs and possible jail time.

—Repeat DWI offenders, as well as first-time offenders arrested at 0.16 and above alcohol-concentration level, must use ignition interlock to regain legal driving privileges or face at least one year without a driver’s license.

—Offenders with three or more offenses are required to use interlock for three to six years, or they will never regain driving privileges. The Department of Public Safety put out a video walking viewers through what happens when someone is arrested for a DWI. the video can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=btjQ8HPJpck&feature=youtu.be/.