{"id":26866,"date":"2024-07-03T11:50:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T17:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/law-enforcement-agencies-gear-up-for-dui-enforcement-for-july-4\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T23:46:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T05:46:54","slug":"law-enforcement-agencies-gear-up-for-dui-enforcement-for-july-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/law-enforcement-agencies-gear-up-for-dui-enforcement-for-july-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Law enforcement agencies gear up for DUI enforcement for July 4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will conduct \u201cThe Heat Is On\u201d DUI enforcement from Friday to March 20 to keep Colorado roads safe from impaired drivers through St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations.<\/span>Courtesy of the Colorado State Patrol<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Law enforcement agencies across the state of Colorado will participate in The Heat is On Fourth DUI enforcement period, July 3-8. Cortez Police Department and the Montezuma County Sheriff\u2019s Office are among participating agencies.<\/p>\n

The Colorado Department of Transportation is supporting Colorado State Patrol and 66 local agencies in this initiative this year, and reminds drivers to \u201cnever get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol or cannabis,\u201d CDOT said in a press release.<\/p>\n

During this period, drivers could encounter saturation patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and additional law enforcement officers.<\/p>\n

CDOT reported 228 people were killed last year in impaired driving crashes in the state. Impaired driving-related fatalities tend to spike in the summer months, with last July being the deadliest month of 2023 with 91 traffic fatalities reported, according to the release. Twenty-four of those involved suspected impaired drivers.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince 2019, 29 people have been killed in crashes involving impaired drivers during the Independence Day travel period,\u201d said Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. \u201cIf you\u2019ll be consuming alcohol or cannabis this Fourth of July weekend, leave the keys behind. Make a plan to get home safely and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Do your part to keep Coloradans safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Data graph of Impaired Driving-Related Traffic Fatalities by Age in 2023. Number of fatalities: 0-20 years old: 24; 21-24 years old: 29; 25-34 years old: 57; 35-44 years old: 39; 45-54 years old: 29; 55-64 years old: 23; 65+ years old: 17. Data reported as of June 21, 2024. (Photo and caption source: Colorado Crash Data Dashboard)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

CDOT encourages anyone planning to host parties for the holiday to collect car keys from guests, encourage designated drivers or ride-sharing services, stop serving alcohol before the party ends and offer food and non-alcoholic beverages, and don\u2019t allow intoxicated guests to get behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

The Heat is On campaign is a year-round campaign, and the CDOT Highway Safety Office provides funding to law enforcement to enforce impaired driving laws and educate the public. More details can be found on CDOT\u2019s website at https:\/\/www.codot.gov\/safety\/impaired-driving<\/a>. To view which other agencies are participating, visit https:\/\/socgov.my.salesforce-sites.com\/tsreports\/ts_reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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