76 Utah Drunk Drivers Arrested Over Easter Weekend
According to KSL News, Utah saw an increased number of Utah Highway Patrol troopers on the roads this weekend. Authorities initiated a DUI blitz to keep the streets safer for the holiday weekend. 174 troopers patrolled the streets and stopped 1,565 vehicles across the state. 76 of those drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or prescription or illegal drugs. It seems as if the message of safe driving is getting out, as many Utah counties reported zero crashes and zero alcohol related crashes this weekend. State police hope to conduct this type of blitz each month, focusing on drunk driving, aggressive drivers and speeders.
This DUI blitz was just one of many major steps Utah is taking to decrease the number of Utah alcohol-related accidents. New laws will come into effect on July 1 that enforce stricter punishments and regulations on drunk drivers. After July 1, adults convicted of drunken driving will have their license revoked for 120 days. Repeat offenders, which make up a large majority of DUI arrests, will have their license and vehicle taken away.
Repeat offenders are a serious problem across the nation. Mothers Against Drunk Driving conducted research revealing that one out of every three convicted DUI offenders has already been convicted of drunk driving at least once. Advocates are pushing for states to mandate preventative measures such as the ignition interlock system, which can reduce repeat DUI offenses by 64%. To learn more about the ignition interlock system, you can read an article from Utah’s best personal injury and accident attorney by clicking here.
