Bakersfield sees high DUI rates; DDI provide solutions for safe holiday celebrations.
- CHP emphasizes responsible driving during the holiday season.
- Bakersfield ranks high in the nation for DUI cases.
- CHP will increase patrols and DUI enforcement on New Year’s Eve.
- Designated driving services like DDI Bakersfield offer free rides on New Year’s Eve.
- DDI Bakersfield seeks more drivers for the New Year’s Eve free ride program.
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As we welcome in the new year, it’s important to remember celebrating responsibly is key. California Highway Patrol, urges drivers to drive responsibly this holiday season.
The California Highway Patrol says its officers will be out in full force on New Year’s Eve, patrolling and looking for PCFs, known as Potential Crash Factors, which include unsafe speed, driving under the influence, unsafe turning movements, distracted driving, and driving without a seatbelt.
CHP Officer Jorge Toro says, Bakersfield is among the top 5 in the nation for DUI cases. “Another reason we see an uptick in DUI arrests is because, during most holidays, CHP launches MEPs (Maximum Enforcement Periods).” He said.