COLORADO - Law enforcement agencies participating in “The Heat Is On!” and “DUI Checkpoint Colorado” made 558 DUI arrests over the Memorial Day Weekend enforcement period - down 27% from 2007 when there were 766 arrests over the Memorial Day Weekend.

On Friday May 23 the Fortuna Police Department conducted a DUI/driver's license checkpoint on the 200 block of North Fortuna Blvd. Ferndale police officers also assisted in running the checkpoint. Close to 300 vehicles passed through the checkpoint.

(ARA) - Driving intoxicated is not only dangerous, but getting caught can come with a hefty price tag. In 2006, intoxicated drivers contributed to 32 percent of traffic fatalities, or 13,470 deaths. By taking some precautions, you can avoid a costly DUI and stay safe on the road.

The former police chief of Gustine will be on informal probation for three years after pleading not guilty to DUI.

Before the change, DUI offenders less than 21 years of age had to spend at least 48 hours in jail.

The governor on Friday signed two bills into law that will strengthen the state's child abuse and DUI laws.

COLUMBUS,Ga.(WTVM)-- News Leader 9 has learned Zachary Allen was arrested at 12:40 am Friday morning, for DUI and failure to maintain a lane change.

Area law enforcement agencies picked their top DUI officers for recognition at a banquet Thursday night to honor efforts to take drunk drivers off the road.

Huntsville Police and the DUI Task Force arrested 32 people for DUI over the Memorial Day weekend.

Hinsdale police have been cracking down with DUI arrests, with 2007 totals jumping by 126.4 percent from the previous year.