FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2021
Jackie Alban, [email protected], (760)240-7400
Apple Valley, Calif. – Millions of us will be traveling to visit friends and family over the holidays. The Apple Valley Police Department encourages everyone to have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver.
During the pre-Christmas and New Year’s holiday season November 30th through December14th, the Apple Valley Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Tragically, there is an uptick in impaired drivers during the holidays. During the 2019 Christmas (Dec. 24-Dec. 26) and New Year’s Day (Dec. 28, 2018-Jan. 2, 2019) holiday periods, there were more drunk-driving related deaths (210) throughout the country than during any other holiday period in 2019.
Apple Valley Police Department reminds drivers that a “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and marijuana can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs.
