Tucson-area authorities are doing everything they can to curb drunk driving. Law enforcers are now implementing special enforcement programs with a larger budget thanks to a government grant.
The Associated Press reports that authorities will be enforcing seat belt and child safety seat use in addition to the DUI patrols this week. The officers are hoping to send a message to Arizona residents about traffic safety. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has announced that they will be cracking down on drunk drivers by having two sobriety checkpoints. The Sheriff's Department will also be carrying out enhanced DUI and liquor license compliance patrols. So while this week of Mardi Gras, which is a time of celebration for many Arizonians, it's important to be safe and designate a sober driver before drinking.
DUI Attorney reported that the Tuscon Police Department recently received a large state grant of $40,000 to better enforce DUI laws. The city intends to use that grant money in order to ensure the safety of its citizens.
The majority of the grant money is going toward DUI saturation patrols and the implementation of more DUI checkpoints in the area. With an increased amount of DUI checkpoints, it's important to remember that there are certain constraints law enforcement officers have when conducting sobriety and drivers license checkpoints. You can view the Pima County Sheriff's Department sobriety checkpoint guidelines here.
While DUI checkpoints are conducted in order to protect citizens of Tuscon, sometimes law enforcement officials can make mistakes during checkpoints. If you feel that law enforcement officers didn't go through the right procedures to conduct a checkpoint or if you've been wrongfully arrested for a DUI, don't hesitate to contact an Arizona DUI attorney.
Related Resources:
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Arizona Court Clarifies Rights of Drunk Driving Suspects (Findlaw KnowledgeBase)
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Arizona DUI attorney directory (FindLaw)
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