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234 DUIs over Super Bowl weekend; St. Patrick’s Day next

RBC I While the Seahawks failed to become back-to-back Super Bowl champions against the Patriots, state law enforcement agencies did repeat a successful weekend of DUI enforcement.

February 24, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

329 DUI arrests made during the holidays on Colorado highways

RBC I The new year brought new problems for 329 Colorado drivers arrested for impaired driving during New Year’s Eve DUI enforcement that ran between Dec. 30 and Jan. 5. In addition, preliminary reports from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) indicate that there were 153 impaired driving fatalities in[Read More…]

February 4, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Wanted felon arrested at Meeker apartment

MEEKER I On Monday the Meeker Police Department announced that on Jan. 21 Meeker police officer Gardner Mendenhall developed information that led to locating Matthew Finley, 28, who was wanted out of Mesa County on a nationwide no-bond warrant for charges related to dangerous drugs.

January 29, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Four die, 564 arrested during holiday DUI sweep

DENVER I The after-party was in a jail cell for 564 Coloradans who drove impaired during the 10-day holiday party DUI enforcement period. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and more than 60 law enforcement agencies managed checkpoints, patrolled the highways and arrested impaired drivers throughout[Read More…]

December 31, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

State DUI enforcement begins during holiday season

RBC I The time of year is upon us when coworkers, friends and family gather to celebrate the joys of the holiday season. As these celebrations are under way, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is once again teaming with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and nearly 100 law enforcement[Read More…]

December 14, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Slow speed zones fail to reduce wildlife collisions

RBC I Until the last couple of months, travelers on State Highway 13 between Meeker and Rifle were well-versed with the wildlife crossing zone mandating slower speeds at night during the fall and winter months. The zones, part of a 2010 traffic safety bill that attempted to slow drivers on[Read More…]

December 13, 2014 by Heather Zadra Comments are Disabled

Heavy DUI enforcement stepped up in state after Memorial Day

RBC I Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning for Colorado’s summer events and outdoor activities, providing plenty of opportunities for alcohol and marijuana consumption. As the weather warms, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state want to remind[Read More…]

June 2, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

State increases enforcement of seat belt law

RBC I Beginning Monday, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 65 law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado are joining the nationwide Click It or Ticket May Mobilization effort to increase education and enforcement of seat belt laws.

May 20, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Driving under the influence of marijuana illegal throughout Colorado

RBC I As marijuana becomes available for recreational use throughout Colorado, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) remind motorists that it is illegal to drive while impaired by marijuana.

January 12, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

DUI enforcement to increase around state through weekend

RBC I Once again, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) will team up with 76 law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado to increase DUI enforcement during the holiday period. During last year’s New Year’s Eve enforcement period, 501 people were arrested on Colorado roadways for[Read More…]

January 3, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

1,342 arrested for DUI over holiday weekend

RBC I Labor Day marked the unofficial close of summer, and for the many arrested for driving impaired on Colorado roadways, the end-of-summer celebrations came to an abrupt finish.

September 17, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

481 DUI arrests over weekend

RBC I The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Heat Is On campaign spread the important message for revelers to designate a sober driver over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, with many heeding that call.

April 2, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled