Happy Thanksgiving! Nobody expects to be arrested today, but the fact of the matter is that hundreds of Minnesotans will end up in handcuffs by night’s end. Being arrested on Thanksgiving is only slightly different than being arrested on any other day of the week, but there are a couple extra things you’ll want to […]
409 Minnesotans Arrested During Thanksgiving DWI Crackdown
Despite our warning that police would be out in full force over the Thanksgiving holiday, law enforcement noted that 409 drivers were arrested and charged with DWI over the Thanksgiving holiday stretch. As we mentioned last week, law enforcement officials are currently adding extra DWI patrols to keep the roads safe. The year-end crackdown began […]
How Does Thanksgiving Stack Up To Other Holidays For DUIs?
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but police will still be out in full force looking for drunk and distracted drivers through the extended weekend. We’ve already explained on the blog that the night before Thanksgiving is one of the most dangerous nights on the road because of the uptick in drunk drivers, but the whole […]
Minnesota Conducting Extra DUI Patrols Over Thanksgiving Weekend
More than 300 law enforcement agencies will be conducting extra DUI patrols throughout Minnesota as part of a statewide crackdown on dangerous driving behaviors over the extended Thanksgiving weekend. It seems like we regurgitate this blog in a different form every year, but the fact of the matter is the four-day Thanksgiving holiday is one […]
Blackout Wednesday and Thanksgiving DUIs
When asked, “Which holiday results in the most traffic deaths and drunk driving arrests,” most people would probably guess New Year’s. That’s a good guess, but you might be surprised to learn that tonight, the night before Thanksgiving, is actually the most dangerous day of the year to be driving. Many people drive back home […]
