Labor Day “Avoid” DUI Campaign Results
The 2011 Summer/Labor Day Avoid Anti- DUI task forces numbers are in regarding DUI arrests across the state. The crackdown period ran for 18 days from 12:01 AM on August 19, 2011 to 12:00 AM September 5, 2011.
In Los Angeles County, 2,795 individuals were arrested for DUI, a statistic that may seem startling but is a reduction from 2010’s statistic of 3,141 individuals being arrested during that same time period. Orange County however increased the number of those arrested for DUI during the crackdown this year with 856 people vs. 665 people in 2010. Additionally, there was also one death resulting from an impaired driver in Orange County. Riverside County also increased the number of DUI arrests made during this time period from 759 this year vs. 693 in 2010. This county also experienced one fatality resulting from DUI during the 18 day campaign. The increased arrests may be due to more aggressive enforcement according to Deputy Wayne Howard of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Ventura County only dropped its arrest number by 8, with 300 arrested this year vs. 308 in 2010 during the same 18 day period. Unfortunately, two deaths resulting from driving under the influence occurred in this county. San Bernardino County made 591 arrests for DUI, 20 people less than 2010 when 611 were arrested for DUI in that time span.
More avoid-DUI efforts are expected across the state for Halloween and Thanksgiving Eve, as police agencies gear up for the December Winter Campaign against drunk driving. If you or someone you love is arrested for DUI then it is essential that you hire a skilled DUI defense attorney. The consequences of a DUI conviction include but are not limited to license suspension, fines, jail time, community service and mandatory enrollment in an alcohol program. Contact the Parker Law Center today to get the representation you deserve!
