Yuma Police release DUI checkpoints statistic's over Thanksgiving holiday

YUMA - Yuma Police conducted their DUI checkpoints over the Thanksgiving holiday. Officers were roaming the streets looking to stop and arrest drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Yuma Police say from the DUI checkpoints, 85 traffic stops were conducted throughout the DUI detail for civil traffic violations, which resulted in 3 misdemeanors DUIs, and 1 Extreme DUI.

The City of Yuma Police Department addresses the reason why they conduct DUI checkpoints to raise public awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and most importantly, to save more lives on our roadways.

Impaired driving is one of America’s most often committed and deadliest crimes.