Virginia State Police want to remind drivers to plan ahead for a safe trip home if you are out celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

Virginia State Police is warning drivers not to test their luck the weekend before Saint Patrick’s Day as drinking and driving can cost them their life or their money.

Maryland State troopers have increased patrols throughout St. Patrick's Day weekend. State troopers are watching for impaired or distracted drivers. "Cell phone usage, just not paying attention while you're driving because we're going to have our state troopers out here working this weekend to enforce the motor vehicle laws,