Santa Cruz law enforcement reported that their increased enforcement during New Year's festivities resulted in a relatively quiet holiday, despite a significant number of DUIs and traffic violations.
During the California Highway Patrol's maximum enforcement period, officers issued 11 DUI arrests and 142 traffic citations, including 86 for speeding, highlighting persistent impaired driving issues.
The Santa Cruz Police engaged in a safety enhancement zone, tripling fines for violations like public alcohol possession, leading to multiple citations and arrests during the New Year's celebration.
Although no road fatalities were reported, officers responded to several serious DUI crashes during the holiday, demonstrating ongoing concerns over impaired driving in the area.
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