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Patrols planned Sunday to nab drunken drivers

By Sun Staff (contact)

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 | 9:18 a.m.

North Las Vegas police announced this morning that officers will spend the day after Halloween searching for drunken drivers.

Police will conduct a saturation patrol in "a few major corridors" in North Las Vegas, a statement said, with more specific locations to be announced later. Officers will be conducting traffic stops while looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The increased patrols will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and are being funded by a grant from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety.

Discussion: 11 comments so far…

  1. By americangirl10
    10/28/09 at 10:08 a.m.
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    Far toooooooooo many people are drinking and driving. Thank-you for staying on top of this problem

  2. By thekube
    10/28/09 at 10:10 a.m.
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    How do you "look for a driver under the influence?" Sounds like a reason for harassment. Can't tell you how many times I've reached for something in my car and kinda went out of my lane is that a reason for pulling me over? And it's only in N. Las Vegas??? I guess DUI only occur there.

  3. By gmag39
    10/28/09 at 10:44 a.m.
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    thekube,
    It is actually quite easy to "look for a driver under the influence." And of course, law enforcement can spot fools that "reach for something in their car and kinda go out of their lane", and will pull them over first; it's like a freebie for them. It's only in North Las Vegas because, as the article states, they received a GRANT to run the operation.

  4. By Det__Munch
    10/28/09 at 10:59 a.m.
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    thekube

    Glad I don't have to worry about the likes of you and your irresponsible driving. Reaching for ANYTHING is dangerous while driving. The smart and adult thing to do is wait until you stop at a light or if you need it asap - pull over and get it.

  5. By Det__Munch
    10/28/09 at 11 a.m.
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    PS WHY do the police give a heads up on this kind of stuff? It would be much more interesting and more successful if they just "surprised" everyone!!!

  6. By Harley
    10/28/09 at 12:01 p.m.
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    Contrary to public perception, policing ploys such as this are an inefficient utilization of resources.

    : )

  7. By gats
    10/28/09 at 1:37 p.m.
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    I sort of giggled when I heard they are checking for drunk drivers in broad daylight ... but then I thought to myself ... if they are drunk in daylight and didn't read that cops would find them ... when I guess they should be arrested then. Haha.

  8. By Phargo
    10/28/09 at 7:55 p.m.
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    They publicize the fact that they are going to check for drunks because that in itself is a deterent. Some people will pay attention and if it stops even one wreck well, you already know what that means.

  9. By Rocco
    10/30/09 at 12:08 p.m.
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    DUI is right up there with child molestation....countless lives takin by drunks every year and no one cares unless its there family...first offence should be ten years ....

  10. By mred
    10/31/09 at 1:19 p.m.
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    maybe if metro had a few drinks they would drive slower and more carefully.

  11. By redneck43
    11/2/09 at 4:20 p.m.
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    Maybe they should have done it on saturday night...my car might not be tore up right now

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