YPD to conduct impaired driving enforcement on Halloween weekend
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says they are conducting an impaired driving detail during Halloween weekend.
Taking place on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1, YPD says officers will be looking to stop and arrest drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol.
YPD also says they will “actively enforce traffic laws, raise public awareness about the dangers of impaired driving, and most importantly, save more lives on our roadways.”
They also recommend Yuma residents to follow these steps to ensure a safe Halloween:
Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin.
Before drinking, please designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home.
If you’re impaired, use a taxi, an Uber driver, call a sober friend or family member.
If you happen to see an impaired driver on the road, don’t hesitate to call 911.
In addition, remember, if you know someone who is about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.
Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic, and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.
Don’t forget to enjoy yourself and have fun, but please do it responsibly.
To learn more about this, read the press release below.