To keep the roads safe, Colorado State Patrol will have more patrols for drunk driving on Thanksgiving.

The Colorado State Patrol has just announced that they will be increasing patrols for impaired driving during the Thanksgiving holiday, starting today. This heightened surveillance will be in effect from November 21st to December 4th and will involve collaboration between the Colorado State Patrol and 75 local law enforcement agencies. The goal is to crack down on dangerous driving behaviors during this busy time of year, with an emphasis on preventing driving under the influence.

This effort will include a larger presence of police officers in high-traffic areas, as well as sobriety checkpoints and additional law enforcement officers dedicated specifically to arresting impaired drivers. According to preliminary data from the years 2020 to 2023, Thanksgiving has consistently ranked as the second-highest holiday for roadway fatalities in Colorado. It also ranks third-highest for the number of impaired driving-related fatalities during this time period.

Last year, during the Thanksgiving Week enforcement period, a total of 353 DUI arrests were reported statewide, as reported by the Colorado Department of Transportation. This serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving and the need for increased vigilance during this holiday season.

In an effort to promote safe and sober rides, The Wilhite Law Firm is offering to reimburse Uber or Lyft trips with ride-share credits. This offer is valid for a one-way ride to the rider's home and can be redeemed one time from November 27th to November 30th. This initiative serves as a reminder that there are always alternatives to driving under the influence.

Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol, stated, "So far this year, 181 people have lost their lives on Colorado roads due to impaired drivers. The holidays should be a time of celebration with loved ones, not a time of mourning their loss." These words serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of responsible and safe driving during the holiday season.

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