According to statistic, when there is a night like Super Bowl night, a chance to get into a car crash is twice as high as on any other Sunday night in February. That is why Tucson law enforcement expanded the use of DUI patrols in their efforts to reduce the number of alcohol related vehicle accidents.

The grant for DUI crackdowns for Tucson police came from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. With this extra money, the police will be able to set up checkpoints and pay overtime for police to stay vigilant. The grant will also help Tucson police get the word out about the increased patrols. After all, it won’t be able to deter drunk drivers if they don’t know there are more patrols. The goal isn’t to catch drunk drivers; it’s to prevent them from driving in the first place.

Tucson Officials Want to Prevent DUI Incidents

Every day, about 30 people die in car accidents because the driver is under the influence of alcohol. Those numbers tend to rise around large events, which the Super Bowl certainly is. After all, hundreds of millions of people watch the Super Bowl every year, and many usually do with alcohol. This leads to people driving irresponsibly many years, greatly increasing the risk of a tragedy around the Super Bowl. It’s good that Tucson is taking steps to prevent DUIs.

There was also Tipsy Tow Service available in Tucson for the Super Bowl night, and the Arizona Department of Transportation put the sings on the roads telling drivers that “designated drivers are Super Bowl most valuable players.” Between these efforts and the increased patrols, officials across the state are hoping to keep its streets safe. The Super Bowl is supposed to be a joyous occasion where people all over the country get to relax, eat, and watch football, It doesn’t need to be a tragic day, too.