The Journal
Most fatal crashes in Colorado occur during the three-month span between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Colorado Department of Transportation will join forces with Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies for the Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period.
The programs is designed to apprehend impaired drivers and protect motorists on Colorado highways. The enforcement period extends from June 14 to June 24.
Last year’s Summer Blitz enforcement period resulted in a total of 584 driving under the influence arrests from 109 agencies across the state. This year’s enforcement period will include 97 law enforcement agencies that will be using increased patrols.
The Summer Blitz enforcement will be followed by four additional DUI enforcement periods spread throughout the summer. CDOT will also focus on rural Colorado in July for the Click It or Ticket seat-belt enforcement campaign. A seat belt is the single best defense drivers and passengers have to protect themselves from an impaired or distracted driver.
For more information, visit www.codot.gov/safety.
