High school students in Ramona hope their extracurricular work could help save lives.
Cheered on by drivers passing by, a handful of students from Montecito High School in Ramona held a rally against driving under the influence Saturday.
Students held up signs, encouraging people to call 911 if they think they see a driver under the influence.
One student said they hope they can make even a small difference.
"Hopefully, us being out here with these signs and us saying these things will make little differences here and there, like hopefully change at least one person's life. That's all we're trying to do,” said Dale Thompson, a Montecito High School student.
The students became invested in the topic following a December 2015 community meeting about several marijuana dispensaries set to open nearby.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driving under the influence of alcohol has gone down significantly in the U.S. over the past decade.
Driving under the influence of drugs, however, has gone up.
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At the rally, students emphasized the effects marijuana and other drugs can have on people and how those conditions can affect a driver's ability to operate the car.
