The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office wants you to celebrate this Fourth of July holiday responsibly by saying no to impaired driving.
Sheriff’s Deputies will be conducting increased impaired driving patrols on Saturday, July 4, and throughout the holiday weekend.
So far in 2026, 4,068 people have been arrested for driving under the influence in San Diego County. The Sheriff’s Office has made 593 of those arrests.
DUI Not Just Booze
Driving under the influence doesn’t just mean alcohol. It also means driving under the influence of prescription drugs or marijuana.
Graphic that says “Choose A Sober Way To Go” from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
A reminder: Choose A Sober Way To Go. If you do drink, be sure to have a designated driver, ride-sharing service or taxi ready.
An impaired driving arrest and conviction can cost more than $15,000 in legal and court fees.
Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
Funding for the Fourth of July impaired driving patrols is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
