Crime & Safety
Police Report Fewer DUI Arrests Over Holiday
But, state DUI arrests and deaths saw an increase.
San Mateo County law enforcement agencies reported a decrease in DUI arrests over the Labor Day weekend compared to last year, from 224 to 211.
But, throughout the Bay Area, the California Highway Patrol has reported more DUIs over the Labor Day weekend compared to last year, but fewer fatalities.
In the Bay Area CHP jurisdiction, there were 258 DUI arrests compared to 252 suspected drunken drivers last year.
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In 2010 the Labor Day holiday weekend saw two fatalities compared to one fatal accident this year, according to CHP reports.
Agencies from Santa Clara County reported 439 arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Last year, 385 people were arrested, officials said.
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Statewide DUI arrests and fatalities were up over the long weekend.
Twenty-two people were killed in CHP jurisdictions, compared to 16 in 2010. This year, 19 of the people killed were not wearing seat belts. One motorcyclist was killed, as was a pedestrian, CHP officials said.
The CHP said they continue to advise all drivers to buckle up, obey all speed laws and always have a designated driver.
- Bay City News
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