(KRON) — The Petaluma Police Department disclosed six drivers had been arrested Sept. 23 following the division’s DUI saturation patrol.
As a part of the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant, Petaluma officers particularly patrolled searching for impaired drivers between the hours of 4:00 p.m. by way of 2:00 a.m. on Sept. 23. Executing officers arrested 5 drivers for allegedly driving below the affect.
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(*6*) to Petaluma police, on this operation, a complete of 82 drivers had been stopped. Fifteen had been evaluated for intoxication and 5 had been arrested for driving impaired, police stated. Two of the drivers that had been arrested for alleged DUI had been driving and not using a California Drivers License. One of the drivers allegedly had a blood alcohol content material of .28 %, which is over thrice the authorized restrict.
The sixth alleged DUI driver was arrested by routine patrols.
The Petaluma Police Department encourages residents to name 911 when witnessing a suspected DUI driver. Petaluma Police Department additionally suggests planning forward by having a delegated, sober driver or utilizing ride-share apps, akin to Uber or taxis.