Dozens of Orange County DUI Arrests Made on St. Patrick’s Day
Every holiday, local law enforcement agencies increase their efforts to crack down on drunk driving. The Orange County Register reports that 45 people were arrested in Orange County on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, and many others were pulled over, cited, and fined. As part of the “Avoid the 38” DUI task force’s efforts, officials conducted a number of DUI checkpoints, roving patrols, and saturation enforcement actions. The number of DUI arrests made this year is similar to the 64 arrests made over the entire St. Patrick’s weekend in the year 2012.
Orange County law enforcement officers conduct DUI checkpoints year round to catch drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are approaching a checkpoint, here are a few DUI arrest prevention tips to help you avoid getting arrested:
