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Posted on: March 9, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Driving Under the Influence Saturation Patrol St. Patrick’s Day

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Riverside County Sheriff's Department Press Release

Reporting Deputy: Deputy Jared Melback

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City of Temecula, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly.

Additional deputies will be on patrol Thursday, March 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

“Have a game plan before you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” Sergeant Sinz says, “Designate a sober driver or make other plans to get home safely.”

During the 2021 St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, nearly half of all traffic deaths throughout the country involved a drunk driver.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department wants to warn the community that alcohol is not the only substance that can cause impairment. Cannabis, prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and illegal drugs can all lead to a DUI.

If you ever see a suspected impaired driver on the road, call 911.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

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