The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind you to be responsible and not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs this Labor Day weekend.
Watch for increased patrols by deputies across the county beginning on Friday, September 2 through Labor Day on Monday, September 5.
During Labor Day weekend 2021 (Friday, September 3, 2021 through Monday, September 6, 2021), 111 people were arrested countywide for DUI.
So far in 2022, 4,450 people have been arrested across San Diego County for impaired driving.
Driving under the influence doesn’t just mean alcohol. It also means driving under the influence of prescription drugs or marijuana.
If you do drink, be sure to have a designated driver, ride sharing service or taxi ready.
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.
Go Safely SD County
Funding for the Labor Day weekend impaired driving patrols is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
