LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro police and other Nevada law enforcement agencies are stepping up patrols focused on DUI violations, according to a Monday news release. Heightened enforcement is planned June 5-21 during nighttime hours.
With the America 250 celebration approaching, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department had a stern reminder for drivers.
“There is no excuse for choosing to drive under the influence. Don’t bet on your life; make plans now and stay safe later,” the news release said.
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Metro will assign extra officers specifically to look for drivers under the influence. Funding for the extra patrols is from a Joining Forces grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety/Office of Traffic Safety. the Joining Forces campaign is a a statewide effort to increase awareness of the dangers of DUI…