Las Vegas police are launching a valley-wide DUI operation called the "Super Bowl Blitz" on Sunday to catch impaired drivers and prevent deadly crashes. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says the effort is aimed at making sure anyone driving drunk ends up in jail rather than at a watch party.
DRIVE SOBER OR YOU WILL GO TO JAIL! We want everyone to enjoy the game and make it home safely. That’s why the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will conduct a Valley-Wide DUI Super Bowl Blitz this Sunday. Officers will be focused on identifying and arresting impaired drivers.
— Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (@LVMPD) Feb 4, 2026
The department posted the warning on X on Wednesday, saying officers across LVMPD commands and partner agencies will be focused on identifying and arresting impaired drivers, according to LVMPD on X. Metro is urging anyone celebrating the game to line up a sober ride, designate a non-drinking driver or use public transit instead of risking a stop, an arrest or a night in jail.
Why officers are stepping up
Police and traffic officials have repeatedly flagged impairment as a major driver of fatal crashes in Southern Nevada, even as statewide totals have dipped compared to 2024. Year-end data from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, shows fewer traffic deaths in 2025 than the year before, but local authorities say targeted enforcement on high-risk nights like Super Bowl Sunday is still very much on the menu.
How previous blitzes played out
Metro's previous traffic blitzes have not exactly been quiet nights. Recent valley operations have led to dozens of traffic stops, citations and DUI arrests in a single sweep. One recent effort racked up 19 arrests and 145 citations in a matter of hours, a pointed reminder of what checkpoints and roving patrols can turn up when officers are out in force.
Penalties and what to expect
Under Nevada law, driving under the influence is a criminal offense that can bring fines, license suspension and jail time for first-time offenders, with steeper penalties if someone is a repeat offender or if a crash causes serious injury. The state's DUI code lays out those consequences and the sentencing options judges can use, per the Nevada Revised Statutes.
How to avoid trouble on game night
Officials say the game plan for staying out of trouble is simple: decide before kickoff who will stay sober, schedule a rideshare or plan to use public transit. Federal safety guidance for Super Bowl events pushes the same "Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk" message, which Metro says lines up with its enforcement focus for Sunday, according to NHTSA's Super Bowl campaign.
Metro is also asking the public to help spot problems on the road. If you see a driver you suspect is impaired, call 911 to report it. Officers will be spread across the valley on Super Bowl Sunday, watching for violations and ready to pull impaired drivers off the road.
