Record Number of Pennsylvania DUI Arrests in 2008

State troopers charge over 16,000 with drunk driving in PA.

State Police released arrest figures showing more than 16,156 motorists were charged with driving under the influence in Pennsylvania. That is the highest number in the department’s history and a 3% increase over the previous year’s total.

The increase in PA DUI arrests is attributed to police training and targeted enforcement. Specially trained Pennsylvania troopers utilized ‘Operation Nighthawk’ to search for drunk driving. The department has also expanded its drug recognition program to identify motorists operating under the influence of prescription or illegal drugs.

Despite the additional arrests, the number of alcohol related accidents was down 3% and the number of DUI related fatalities was down 9% from 2007.

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