More than 300 people have been arrested statewide for driving under the influence during the first 24 hours of the California Highway Patrol's 'maximum enforcement period,' the agency said.
SAN DIEGO - More than 300 people have been arrested statewide for driving under the influence during the first 24 hours of the California Highway Patrol's"maximum enforcement period," according to the agency.Information on the number of San Diego County arrests or fatalities has not been released.
The CHP's annual"maximum enforcement period" for the unofficial start-of-summer holiday will continue through 11:59 p.m. Monday, the state agency said. "This holiday, motorists can expect to see additional CHP officers patrolling California's roadways," CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said."Our primary focus will be to enhance public safety, deter unsafe driving behavior and, when necessary, take appropriate enforcement action."
"Keep yourself and others who are on the road safe by designating a sober driver or using a ride-share service," Duryee said."If you see or suspect an impaired driver, call 911 immediately. Your phone call may save someone's life."
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