DUI patrol, seat belt enforcement ramped up ahead of Memorial Day
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — As San Diegans gear up for Memorial Day weekend celebrations, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office is reminding drivers to buckle up and stay sober behind the wheel.
Starting Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day), sheriff's deputies will be out in full force conducting enhanced DUI and seat belt enforcement patrols throughout the county.
'If you are caught driving impaired, you will go to jail,' the sheriff's office warned in a statement last week.
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Officials emphasized that impaired driving includes more than just alcohol. It also includes prescription drugs or marijuana.
To stay safe, the sheriff's office urges residents to plan ahead by arranging a designated driver, ride-sharing service, or taxi if drinking is part of their holiday plans.
Deputies will also be cracking down on seat belt violations, particularly in vehicles where children are not properly secured in child safety seats.
The enforcement effort coincides with the national 'Click It or Ticket' mobilization campaign, which runs from May 19 through June 1. California's primary seat belt law allows officers to ticket drivers or passengers for not wearing seat belts, even if no other traffic violation has occurred.
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The sheriff's office is also highlighting the financial impact of impaired driving. A DUI arrest and conviction can cost more than $15,000 in legal and court fees, in addition to the serious risk to life and public safety.
'Drive sober or get pulled over,' authorities stressed — advice that could protect your bank account.
This increased enforcement is made possible through funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Watch the sheriff's office public safety video on impaired driving here.
Stay safe, San Diego. Enjoy the holiday weekend — responsibly.
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