Ribbons a warning of DUI

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000 | 10:11 a.m.

Red bows were tied onto 84 snow poles along the Kyle Canyon Road Monday morning to remind people to use designated drivers when using the highway after a day of partying at Mount Charleston.

Officers from the Nevada Highway Patrol and Metro Police were present at a ceremony that marked the 13th year of decorating the highway. State Sen. Jon Porter, R-Henderson, and Sandy Heverly of Stop DUI also attended.

Kyle Canyon Road, or State Route 157, was the first in the country to be designated as a Red Ribbon Road. The ribbons have been credited with helping to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.

"In the last 13 years we've seen a dramatic decrease in fatalities," Barbara Orcutt, owner of the Mount Charleston Lodge, said.

Ribbons and flowers for the snow poles were donated by a local florist.

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