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California Highway Patrol arrest more than 1,100 people for DUI Labor Day weekend

By Veronica Catlin,

2024-09-04

(FOX40.COM) — Over 1,100 people were arrested by the California Highway Patrol in connection to driving under the influence on Labor Day weekend.
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“CHP officers kept watch over California’s crowded roadways over the holiday weekend, vigilantly monitoring for instances of impaired driving while implementing a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP),” the agency said in a statement.

The operation reportedly ran from 6:01 p.m. on Aug. 30, through 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 2, Labor Day. During the 72-hour holiday enforcement effort, CHP officers made over 1,100 arrests for driving under the influence and issued more than 27,000 citations, with over 16,200 for speeding.

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Paul Douglas

27d ago

not "mistake". Availability of options make DUI BAD DECISION! Uber/Lyft/taxi, walking, stay at home, designated driver.

Paul Douglas

27d ago

Good. I liken someone driving under the influence of anything to someone running down the street waving a gun. Usually, they get to where they are going without an incident. Both are dangers to the community.

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