Many people will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Whatever your plans are, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has a reminder for everyone: say no to impaired driving.
Sheriff’s Deputies will be conducting increased impaired driving patrols across the county on Thursday, May 5.
Impaired driving doesn’t just mean alcohol. It also means driving under the influence of prescription drugs or marijuana.
So far in 2022, the Sheriff’s Department has arrested 278 people for impaired driving.
If you do plan on drinking this Cinco de Mayo, have a designated driver ready or call a ride-sharing service.
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Watch our video on the high price of impaired driving by clicking on the above photo or this link. An impaired driving arrest and conviction can cost more than $15,000 in legal and court fees.
Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Funding for the Cinco de Mayo impaired driving enforcement program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
