According to statistics released by the CHP, officers arrested 150 motorists on DUI charges so far during the holiday reporting period, which spans from 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27.
This figure is 18 more than last year's total. Statewide, there were 608 DUI arrests, compared to 565 last year.
Within the first six hours of the Maximum Enforcement Period, the CHP arrested more than 150 people for DUI. #naughtylist #DriveSober
— CHP Headquarters (@CHP_HQ) December 25, 2015
The CHP also reported that there were no traffic-related deaths on Los Angeles County highways in the 60-hour period. There was one death last year during the same time frame.
Statewide, there were 14 traffic-related deaths so far in 2015, which is four fewer than last year's total of 18.
City News Service contributed to this report.
