As Thanksgiving marks the onset of festive cheers and traffic jams, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department is conducting rigorous patrols this holiday. From Wednesday to Sunday, deputies are amplifying their vigilance to thwart DUI offenses on the bustling roads as reported by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Sheriff Kelly Martinez appealed, "Please help our deputies keep everyone safe this Thanksgiving holiday weekend by not driving while impaired." The crusade against DUI has been stern this year, with nearly 1,000 collars for impaired driving clipped by the deputies per the department's announcement.
The Sheriff's Department has tips for safe travel: plan ahead, pass the keys to a sober mate, or hail a ride.
For those spotting an erratic driver, call 9-1-1. The Sheriff's call, "Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving," is a caution against inebriation. DUI checks invite not only booze but any substance that dulls the senses, including prescription meds mashed with alcohol.
The San Diego Sheriff aims to sober up Thanksgiving by showcasing the sobering price tag of a DUI—more than $15,000 in fines and fees—through an educational video. The California Office of Traffic Safety, through the NHTSA, has pitched in with a grant.
Impaired Driving - San Diego County Sheriff's Department from San Diego County Sheriff on Vimeo.
