Mesa Police Department is gearing up for the holiday weekend with a focused DUI enforcement campaign in partnership with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. Starting today and running through Memorial Day on Monday, the MPD Traffic Unit is set on a mission to remove impaired drivers from the roads during peak evening hours, from 4pm to 2am nightly, according to an announcement on Mesa Now.
The yearly initiative, termed the Memorial Day Weekend DUI Task Force, aims not just to catch those driving under the influence but also to lower the incidence of crash tragedies linked to such reckless conduct.
In a bid to ensure maximum safety, Mesa Police are rallying the community to take ownership of their roads by encouraging party-goers to celebrate responsibly. They urge everyone to steer clear of driving if they've been drinking and opt instead for a designated driver.
Calling on the collective vigilance of the public, the department asks that residents report any signs of erratic, unsafe, or suspected DUI driving to law enforcement, reaffirming their commitment to keeping streets safe for all. If you see a possibly impaired driver in a nonemergency situation, Mesa Police ask that you call their nonemergency line at 480-644-2211.
