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DUI arrests down over holiday weekend
But CHP reports rise in fatal collisions

Over the Christmas holiday weekend, DUI arrests were down, but fatal collisions were up in the Bay Area from a year ago, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP reported that 165 people were arrested for driving under the influence over the holiday weekend. Three fatal collisions were reported over the weekend, the CHP said.

A year ago during the Christmas weekend, the CHP reported 188 DUI arrests, but no fatal collisions. Statewide, there were 1,170 DUI arrests made, up nearly 200 more than the 980 arrests made in 2011.

A total of 23 fatal collisions were recorded in CHP-patrolled roadways, up 13 from 2011. On city-patrolled roads, 16 fatal collisions were reported, up 12 from a year ago. The reporting weekend was Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. through Christmas Day.

— Bay City News Service

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Posted by driver , a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood, on Dec 27, 2012 at 8:44 am

Fewer DUI arrests and more DUI fatalities means the cops aren't working hard enough. How many of the casualties are innocent victims?

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Posted by Judith, a resident of the Leland Manor/Garland Drive neighborhood, on Dec 27, 2012 at 11:01 am

Please read the article - it didn't say the fatalities were due to DUI, just road accidents.

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Posted by Sober Driver, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 27, 2012 at 11:53 am

It didn't say that the accidents didn't involve drugs or alcohol either. As far as I can see that is yet to be determined. Many accidents do involve compromised drivers so I wouldn't be surprised if at least some of the accidents involve impaired drivers. Hey, y'all...just don't drink and drive. I am wondering why the other alcohol related article posted in PA Online tells you where and when the sobriety checkpoints are. This always amazes me to see detailed info about these checkpoints before the fact.

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Posted by It's the law, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 27, 2012 at 11:59 am

"It didn't say that the accidents didn't involve drugs or alcohol either. As far as I can see that is yet to be determined."

Didn't say they were space invaders either..... geez!

"This always amazes me to see detailed info about these checkpoints before the fact."

Why not? .

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