This past Thanksgiving Holiday, seven drivers were arrested in Las Vegas for Driving Under the Influence.
This was just the beginning of a Holiday-season crusade to cut back on drunk driving accidents in the Las Vegas Valley.
Metro has long been devoted to curbing alcohol-related crashes, and since these crashes tend to spike around holidays such as Christmas, New Years, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, Metro will be setting up checkpoints accordingly, in order to prevent as many fatalities as possible.
Checkpoints are typically set up from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. This past Thanksgiving, nearly 2,000 vehicles passed through one such checkpoint at D.I. near Valley View. A total of 28 drivers were stopped, and seven were arrested. 18 Traffic Citations were issued.
The exact locations of upcoming DUI Checkpoints in Las Vegas is not announced to the public, but under all circumstances, it is in drivers’ best interest to drive sober, fully awake, and within the posted speed limits.
According to AAA, designated driver services in Clark County can be found at www.bemydd.com and www.designateddriversinc.com. Prices vary.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI in Las Vegas, it is important to contact an experienced Law Office to begin helping you build a case in your defense. Unless you’re willing to accept maximum penalties, it is advisable to contact a Lawyer A.S.A.P. At the Law Office of Mark Coburn, we offer a free consultation, so give us a call at (702) 382-2000 today.
