Crackdown Nets 1,414 Arrests for Colorado DUI

18-day effort that ended Labor Day weekend was part of national drunk driving campaign.

Law enforcement agencies across the state made a total of 1,414 arrests for driving under the influence in Colorado during an 18-day crackdown. Dubbed ‘The Heat is On’, the anti-drunk driving campaign was part of the national effort titled ‘Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.’

Between August 15th and September 2nd, 48 local police and county sheriff’s departments, along with the Colorado State Patrol, conducted increased patrols focusing on motorists suspected of drunk driving. Nine people were reportedly killed in alcohol related accidents, which is down from 16 during the same period last year. The Colorado State Patrol made 294 arrests for CO DUI. Denver recorded 186 arrests and Colorado Springs 163.

More than 30,000 motorists are arrested for Colorado DUI each year. A conviction for a first offense drunk driving in Colorado can lead to loss of driver’s license, increased auto insurance premiums and costs in excess of $10,000. A spokesperson with the Colorado Department of Transportation said drunk driving is not worth risking life, freedom and money, and advocated use of designated drivers or public transportation.

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