Residents in the Mesa area should gear up for increased DUI patrols this Cinco de Mayo weekend. The Mesa Police Department has announced its participation in the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) Cinco de Mayo DUI Task Force from Saturday to May 5, 2025, a statement by the department declared. Officers will be out in force, particularly from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. daily, to curb impaired driving and promote safety across the valley.
The urge to remove offenders from behind the wheel is strong with the local law enforcement, as they aim to decrease the tragic outcomes that stem from driving under the influence. The heightened vigilance from the MPD is poised to ensure revelers think twice before operating a vehicle impaired.
Celebrating responsibly is key, and the Mesa Police Department encourages everyone to plan. They stress the importance of designating a sober driver to navigate the festivities safely. The department also appeals to the community for active participation in sharing the roads safely, imploring the public to report any instance of reckless or unsafe driving, as well as any suspected DUI behavior.
Those who need to report such instances can securely do so by dialing the MPD nonemergency line at 480-644-2211.
