Summertime in Oklahoma brings backyard barbeques, pool parties, family retreats, and vacations.
Many adults, and at times teenagers under the legal drinking age of 21, like to lounge around and enjoy the company of friends and family, along with the refreshing alcohol enhanced cocktail. Unfortunately, not everyone drinks responsibly, and when people drink and drive, tragedies occur.
This past Friday night, as part of the Tulsa Police Department’s “Safe Summer in Tulsa” campaign, a DUI checkpoint was set up near 58th Street and Memorial Drive. The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office provides funding for publically announced checkpoints, which allows officers from neighboring communities to participate so that local police departments can best allocate their resources.
Police officers stopped every fifth car out of 1,700 vehicles to inspect drivers for sobriety and their compliance with traffic safety laws. By the end of the night, officers had written 97 citations and arrested 13 people. The arrests were for the following: 10 warrant violations, 1 driving under the influence, 1 open container, and 1 person for drug paraphernalia.
These checkpoints are necessary in order to protect the public and ensure safe driving within our communities.
While the Tulsa DUI arrests’ monthly average has declined throughout the past few years, police claim there has been a spike in DUI accidents and arrests in summer months.
The car accident injury lawyers at Graves McLain are passionate about educating the public on driving responsibly.
Graves McLain Tulsa OK car accident law firm has represented too many seriously injured children and adults who are the victims drinking and driving.
We often represent the families of those persons killed by drunk drivers.
Driving while under the influence is a senseless crime that needs to stop. As responsible parents and friends, we can help spread the word of responsible driving. Graves McLain, injury lawyers are here to help all victims of drinking and driving accidents.
If you or a loved one has been injured or died because of the reckless actions of an intoxicated driver, contact Graves McLain Drunk Driving Accident lawyers so that we can represent you in your time of need, and help you recover the maximum compensation.
We’ll speak with you for free and fight to get you the compensation that you deserve. Graves McLain Tulsa accident lawyers are experienced in handling claims against Drunk Drivers. We have helped many Oklahomans and we may be able to help you too.
Call Graves McLain Tulsa accident lawyers at 918-359-6600 for a free consultation.
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