How Not to Get Arrested for a Thanksgiving DUI in Los Angeles
Increased driving under the influence (DUI) patrols in Orange County over Thanksgiving week resulted in more DUI arrests this year compared to 2011. According to a KTLA news report, between November 21 at 6 p.m. and November 24 at 6 a.m., there were 44 DUI arrests in Orange County. That number reflects a 16 percent increase from the 37 DUI arrests that occurred in Orange County during the same period in 2011. Statewide, however, arrests decreased from 903 in the year 2011 to 840 this year. Officials also say that there were no reported traffic fatalities over the holiday in Orange County.
Los Angeles law enforcement officers increase their efforts to crackdown on drunk driving every Thanksgiving. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, during an 84-hour period around Thanksgiving in 2011, 303 motorists were arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Los Angeles County. That number reflects a slight increase from the 276 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests that occurred during the same period in the year 2010. Los Angeles officers will attempt to prevent fatal DUI crashes by continuing their enforcement efforts this holiday as well.
If you plan on driving in Los Angeles County this Thanksgiving, you should be aware that any unusual behavior could result in a traffic stop and arrest. Local law enforcement agencies utilize DUI saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints throughout Los Angeles and will be on the lookout for motorists who are driving erratically, carelessly, or dangerously, as these are signs of intoxicated driving.
