‘We're removing those people from the road': CSP to increase DUI enforcement ahead of deadliest days of summer
But for the Colorado State Patrol, it is better known as the 100 deadliest days of summer. There were 71 deadly crashes in that stretch in 2024.
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'Our number one priority is to make sure the rest of the motoring public is safe and we're keeping people safe,' Colorado State Patrol Trooper Gabriel Moltrer said.
That is why you will see law enforcement out in full force starting this weekend. Last year, law enforcement made 718 DUI arrests over the Memorial weekend.
If arrested, you could be facing a major bill. Last year, CSP saw a 117% increase in DUI arrests on Memorial Day alone compared to 2023.
'You can lose your license you can face jail time and court cost and fines can exceed over $13,000,' Moltrer said.
During the increased enforcement period in the spring, there were 524 arrests made across Colorado.
'If you're being unsafe by consuming any intoxicants throughout this weekend and then choosing to drive, we're removing those people from the road,' Moltrer said.
That extra DUI enforcement began on Thursday and runs through Wednesday.
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