New Year’s Eve is a holiday often associated with the consumption of adult beverages, but area law enforcement says it will not tolerate anyone getting behind the wheel while impaired.

Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton says his deputies have been told there will be “no grace” for anyone caught driving under the influence.

Many other agencies around the metro have also issued warnings, and announced plans to stage checkpoints, conduct saturation patrols, and generally keep a sharp eye out for any signs of impaired driving.

A first-time DUI is normally a misdemeanor in Oklahoma, but can still net up to 10 days in jail, fines up to a $1,000, and a 180-day suspension of license.

Subsequent offenses become felonies, with a minimum year-long prison sentence and a fine of $2,500.

Aggravating circumstances, like causing a wreck, especially with injuries or fatalities, can greatly increase the potential consequences.