Colorado State Patrol Arkansas Valley Fair DUI Operation Results in 13 Impaired Driving Arrests, 270 Contacts

Description: Colorado State Patrol reports 13 DUI arrests during the Arkansas Valley Fair targeted enforcement operation, with 270 total contacts and zero impaired-driving crashes reported during the operation...

The Colorado State Patrol DUI team has completed this operation, and the results are listed below.

• Total Contacts: 138
• Total number of roadside tests: 11
• Total DUI/D Arrests: 10
• Seatbelt Citations: 10
• Speeding Citations: 11
• Other Citations: 21
• Other Arrests: 2

There were zero DUI/D impaired crashes during the hours of the team operation in the operational area.

In addition to the DUI Team stats, Colorado State Patrol Troop 2C members participated; while not directly tied to the DUI team, these troopers supported the team by patrolling areas outside the targeted roads. This teamwork expanded the overall effectiveness of this operation and helped make Colorado roadways safer. Troop 2C's stats are below.

• Total Contacts: 132
• DUI Arrests: 3
• Seatbelt Citations: 12
• Speeding Citations: 14
• Other Citations: 15

The Colorado State Patrol reminds all drivers that impairment is 100% preventable. If you plan to drink or use impairing substances, plan ahead: use a ride-share service, designate a sober driver, or stay where you are.

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