The California Highway Patrol’s Christmas enforcement campaign resulted in 308 DUI arrests and 7,622 total enforcement actions statewide. (GV Wire File)
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The California Highway Patrol shared the results of its Christmas Maximum Enforcement Period, a focused effort that ran from 6:01 p.m. on Dec. 24 to 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 25.
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Over the two-day operation, CHP officers made 308 DUI arrests across the state and issued 3,835 citations for speeding, seatbelt violations, and other traffic infractions.
In total, officers reported 7,622 enforcement actions.
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During the 2023 Christmas MEP, the CHP reported that 20 people died on the state highways. Officers also arrested more than 900 people for DUI last year over the 18-hour period.
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“The holidays should be a time of celebration, not tragedy. Let’s continue to prioritize safety and responsibility on the road,” the CHP said in a statement.
The annual enforcement campaign is designed to reduce traffic-related incidents during the holidays by targeting impaired driving and other unsafe behaviors, authorities noted.
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