DALY CITY (KRON) — The Avoid the 23 DUI Task Force will be out patrolling the streets of San Mateo County this Thanksgiving weekend looking to stop and arrest drunk drivers, Daly City police said.
Police said they will be sending four special DUI saturation patrols throughout San Mateo County Wednesday night. Police said the day before Thanksgiving is when people pre-celebrate.
And police are warning about the dangers of driving drunk, especially on Wednesday night.
“The Daly City Police Department wishes everyone a safe Thanksgiving Holiday,” Chf. Manuel Martinez Jr. said. “We encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly, use designated drivers or public transportation, and to buckle up and stay alive. DUI laws will be strictly enforced, as always.”
Police said the No. 1 killer on county highways is impaired driving.
The Daly City Police Department released the following tips:
- Plan a safe way home before your celebration begins.
- If you plan to get a ride home with someone else, designate a sober driver before any drinking begins.
- If you’re impaired, use a taxi, private car service, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely.
- If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate – Call 9-1-1.
- If you know someone who is about to drive his/her car or ride a motorcycle while impaired, take away the keys and help make other arrangements for a safe ride home.