The Annual National Anti-DUI campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high visibility enforcement effort, ended earlier this week. This year, the campaign ran from August 14 through September 8.
During that time, Alaska State and Wildlife Troopers had the following contacts:
- 42 misdemeanor DUI arrests, three felony DUI Arrests;
- 73 drivers charged with driving with a suspended or revoked license;
- 55 REDDIs reported with 31 drivers contacted and ultimately determined not to be DUI;
- 113 damage only crashes, 25 injury crashes, and two fatal collisions were investigated by troopers.
Of the 1,715 citations issued, 1,002 were issued for speeding, and 82 issued for seat-belt or other occupant restraint violations.
Alaskans can continue to help keep our roadways safe by not driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any other substance that can cause impairment or drowsiness. Additionally, motorists witnessing others driving dangerously are encouraged to make a Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately complaint by calling 911. To learn more about REDDI, visit the program’s web page.
Funding for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high-visibility enforcement campaign was funded by grants distributed by the Alaska Highway Safety Office.
