Pasadena Police directs traffic at Walnut and Euclid , June 2, 2020 (File Photo – Caravan for Floyd, ©ColoradoBlvd.net)
Independence Day will be a three-day weekend this year, and the Pasadena Police Department reminds people eager to get together with friends and family to enjoy the holiday responsibly.
By News Desk
The Pasadena Police Department will have additional officers on patrol over the 4th of July weekend looking for drivers suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
According to AAA Southern California, travel volumes in the state are expected to be above pre-pandemic levels (2020) and 46.1% higher than last July 4, so patience will be key. Allow extra time to get to your destination.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), 36 people were killed in collisions during the Fourth of July weekend last year. CHP officers also arrested more than 1,300 drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Pasadena Police Department reminds the public that alcohol is not the only thing that impairs your ability to drive safely. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and marijuana may also impair. Do your research and understand how a drug affects you before deciding whether you are OK to drive. If you are celebrating or playing host, offer nonalcoholic drinks for designated drivers, and monitor who is drinking. If you see a driver who appears impaired or is driving recklessly, call 9-1-1.
Lieutenant Anthony Russo said:
Help make the Independence Day holiday safer for everyone by being calm, courteous, and patient when traveling.
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