Avoid the 6 anti-DUI campaign nets 55 offenders over holiday weekend

South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County police, deputies and CHP officers from the west and east slopes of the county joined together over the holiday weekend to participate in "Avoid the 6," a zero tolerance for impaired driving campaign. Their efforts netted 55 offenders for the deadly drime.

There were roving DUI saturation patrols to find the impaired drivers.

“For us, saving one life would make the campaign worthwhile,” said District Attorney Vern Pierson. “We wanted our community to know that we do not tolerate drunk driving. Our law enforcement was out in full force, pulling over and arresting drivers who were under the influence."

From August 21 to September 7 the ‘Avoid the 6’ DUI Task Force was out in full force as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, to save lives and make our roads safer.

“We encourage anyone heading out for the night to please plan a safe ride home before you take the first sip,” said District Attorney Vern Pierson “This is a key to preventing drunk driving. If everyone planned ahead, lives would be saved.”

“There is never a safe time to drink and drive,” said Chief Robert Cosley. “In partnership with NHTSA, we ask everyone to please consider the deadly consequences of their actions. Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, every day of the year.”

Law enforcement officials will be conducting more anti-DUI efforts throughout the region again during Halloween before planning for the December Winter DUI Mobilization. Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911! anytime you encounter a dangerous impaired driver.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.