82 DUI Arrests Made in San Diego Over Labor Day Holiday Weekend
In San Diego there were 82 drunken driving arrests made over the Labor Day weekend, according to the California Highway Patrol.
San Diego DUI arrests were down from last year. In 2008 there were 110 arrests for driving under the influence. In the state of California there were a total of 1262 people arrested for driving while intoxicated compared to 1416 last year.
One person was killed Sunday morning in the Delzura area of San Diego. Paul Pinder, 37, of Spring Valley died after losing control of motorcycle and hitting the metal guard rail on State Route 94, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office. Two people died in crashes last year.
In 2008, 10 people were fatally injured on California Highways. The San Diego DUI arrests were made between Friday at 6:00 p.m. through Monday at 6:00 a.m.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
In California, it is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any kind of alcoholic beverage or drug.
If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, blood alcohol concentration, you will be charged with DUI or driving while intoxicated if arrested. You may face a fine and jail time if convicted.
CHP reports one death, 82 DUI arrests in San Diego County, KFMB News 8, September 7, 2009
Web Related Resources
California DMV guidelines about DUI
California DMV on California Laws regarding driving while under the influence
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