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Sun Prairie Police Department Media Release
From: Sergeant Jason Lefeber
Date: January 13th, 2022
Subject: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Results

As part of state and national efforts to help keep roadways safe for all travelers, Sun Prairie Police officers made 5 OWI arrests during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign between December 17 and New Year’s Day (January 1, 2022).

While the focus of the initiative was to deter impaired driving, officers also issued citations and made arrests during traffic stops for the following:

 14 speeding violations
 7 Signal/sign violations
 9 operating after revocation or suspension violations
 6 vehicle registration violations
 2 vehicle equipment violations
 4 other traffic violations

In addition, officers issued 92 written warnings for various traffic infractions. "The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign lasted about two weeks, but our officer’s work throughout the year to help make our roadways and communities as safe as possible for everyone,” said Sgt. Jason Lefeber.