Lake Havasu City is tightening up on traffic control and cracking down on drunk driving as Cinco de Mayo celebrations ramp up this weekend. From Friday, May 3rd, through Sunday, May 5th, the Lake Havasu City Police Department is conducting enhanced traffic and DUI enforcement in a bid to keep the streets safe during the holiday revelry, backed by a grant from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

As part of a push for safety, officials are reminding anyone taking part in the celebrations to do so with caution and arrange for a sober ride home. In a statement released by the Lake Havasu City website, the department suggests arranging for a designated driver or tapping into one of the many ride-sharing options dotted across the city to prevent the festivities from turning fatal.

Public Information Officer, Detective Chris Angus, emphasized the importance of this initiative, noting that such enforcement campaigns are critical in reducing the number of injuries and fatalities associated with motor vehicle crashes on these days of heightened revelry. The police will be particularly vigilant this weekend, on the hunt for signs of impaired driving among the streams of partygoers.

While Cinco de Mayo is a day for celebration, the enhanced enforcement serves as a stern reminder that the law enforcement community will not tolerate reckless behavior on the roads. The message is clear from authorities: Enjoy the day responsibly, and remember that getting behind the wheel after drinking is not only dangerous, but it could also land revelers in hot water with the law. As festivities continue, the Lake Havasu City Police Department is determined to ensure that the merriment isn't marred by tragedy.