October saw the highest amount of alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities over any other month in 2012. There were 24 alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities, with six in the days surrounding Halloween. To combat this, the Colorado Department of Transportation will partner with the Colorado State Patrol and law enforcement agencies across the state to crackdown on impaired drivers beginning Oct. 30 through Nov. 4. Last year, 570 drivers were arrested for DUI during the same period.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese fatalities are much more than a statistic to us. They represent lives lost unnecessarily to impaired driving,\u201d says Darrell Lingk, Director of the Office of Transportation Safety at CDOT. \u201cWe know that Halloween is a time for fun and celebration so we encourage users of Colorado roadways to enjoy themselves, but do so responsibly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Impaired drivers who are arrested for DUI could face jail time and stiff fines totaling more than $10,270. Even first-time offenders can lose their driver\u2019s license and have an ignition interlock device on their vehicle for up to two years.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs you make your Halloween plans, don\u2019t forget to designate a sober driver,\u201d said Col. Scott Hernandez, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. \u201cWe will be out in full force ensuring that our roads are safe from impaired drivers. Don\u2019t trade your costume for a real jail jumpsuit by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Heat Is On campaign runs throughout the year with 12 specific DUI enforcement periods centered on national holidays and large public events. More details about the campaign, including DUI enforcement plans, arrest totals and safety tips, can be found at HeatIsOnColorado.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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