Number of Nevada DUI Fatalities Down in Clark County

Nevada sees one of largest reductions of traffic related deaths in the nation.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released statistics showing that highway deaths dropped 3.9% across the country in 2007. The state of Nevada realized a 13% drop, from 431 to 371, making it sixth best in the nation for reducing overall traffic fatalities. More than half of the drop in total numbers came from Clark County.

The number of fatal accidents involving alcohol also dropped in Nevada; by 8%. Approximately one-third of all highway deaths in Clark County were attributable to drunk driving in the Las Vegas area.

Through the Labor Day weekend, state law enforcement agencies will be conducting a campaign titled ‘Over the Limit, Under Arrest’ targeting Nevada DUI offenses. In addition to law enforcement, public awareness campaigns have helped reduce the incidents of driving under the influence in Nevada. One such effort called ‘Every 15 Minutes’ has been successful in dramatically reducing high school student highway deaths involving drinking and driving in Clark County.

Have you been arrested for DUI in Clark County, NV or Las Vegas?