Police Boost DUI Patrols Over Cinco de Mayo Weekend, Maryland, Mesa

Law enforcement agencies across several states are increasing DUI patrols and high-visibility enforcement efforts during the Cinco de Mayo weekend to curb impaired driving and enhance public safety. In Maryland, state police from all 23 barracks, supported by the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team and funding from the Maryland Department of Transportation, will saturate highways and regions known for impaired driving incidents, aiming to reduce the annual toll of fatalities and injuries caused by such crashes. Similarly, Mesa, Arizona, will see intensified DUI patrols as part of a statewide task force, with police urging revelers to plan ahead, designate sober drivers, and report unsafe driving. These coordinated actions are designed to remove drunk or drug-impaired drivers from the roads and prevent tragedies associated with impaired driving during holiday celebrations.