California Highway Patrol Makes 1,311 DUI Arrests During Independence Day Weekend

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 18 hours ago on

July 9, 2025

The California Highway Patrol issued over 34,000 citations and made 1,311 DUI arrests during a statewide Fourth of July weekend crackdown on dangerous driving. (GV Wire File)

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The California Highway Patrol issued 34,582 citations and made 1,311 DUI arrests during a statewide holiday enforcement period aimed at curbing dangerous driving over the Fourth of July weekend, the agency said in a statement.

From 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight on Sunday, officers carried out 46,582 enforcement actions targeting speeding and impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving.

Of those, 21,328 speeding citations were given during the holiday enforcement, CHP officials said.

The agency emphasized its commitment to daily road safety and urged drivers to slow down, stay focused, buckle up, and drive sober.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.