The Pinal County Regional DUI Task Force will be out in force this Labor Day weekend looking for alcohol and drug impaired drivers.
Patrol deputies and officers will run DUI Saturation Patrols throughout Pinal County beginning Friday, Sept. 3.
The Pinal County DUI Task force consists of law enforcement officers from agencies throughout Pinal County. The participating officers and their agencies have joined forces and are committed to removing impaired drivers from the roadways and, thereby, ensuring safer roads for the motoring public.
Approximately 2.57 persons are killed every day across our state in motor vehicle crashes. Additionally, one person is injured every 9.39 minutes. It is estimated that fatal and injury crashes in Pinal County alone have an economic impact of over $149,025,162 per year.
“Let our message be clear this holiday weekend: We will not tolerate impaired or reckless driving. Driving while impaired or recklessly endangers all people on Pinal County roads and highways. If you drive impaired or reckless, you will be arrested. No excuses, no exceptions,” said Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu.
Funding for the Pinal County Regional DUI Task Force activities and equipment is provided through grant funding by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety under the leadership of Director Alberto Gutier.
“Drive Hammered, Get Nailed.”
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