• 30
  • November
    2010

The DUI task force kicked off its holiday campaign today. The campaign is focused on heightened drunk-driving enforcement efforts across Arizona in coordination with the holiday season - when many Arizonans enjoy "spirits" while spending time with friends and family.

The campaign falls under Governor Jan Brewer's "Drive Hammered, Get Nailed" initiative to detain suspected drunk drivers and severely punish those convicted of DUI offenses. The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is organizing the collaboration of the Department of Public Safety, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, as well as Mesa and Phoenix Police Departments.

What to Expect from the Campaign

Alberto Gutier, Director of The Governor's Office of Highway Safety, stated, "We want to remind people to enjoy the holiday season, but do so responsibly by 'Getting a DD...Not a DUI.'"

Expect more police officers on the road for the rest of 2010. The police will be pulling more people over and administering more field sobriety, breath and blood tests. The police will also be targeting open container offenses and drug-related DUI.

Avoid Problematic Situations

The safest way to steer clear of DUI-related charges over the holidays is to altogether avoid drinking and driving. Friends and family should take turns as the designated driver for each day or night of fun. Public transportation is also available in the Valley Metro area.

If you must drive after consuming alcohol, give yourself plenty of time to sober up. Grab a glass of water and wait it out. Ensure you can drive safely and that you are below the legal blood-alcohol concentration limit of .08.

If you are facing DUI charges it can feel overwhelming, but it is not the end of the world. A skilled DUI attorney can help you assess your defenses and the evidence against you. You can work with the lawyer to find the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Source: KPHO.com