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California Highway Patrol releases Bakersfield Independence Day DUI numbers

There were no deadly crashes during the Maximum Enforcement Period.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The California Highway Patrol Bakersfield Area Office released the number of arrests during the Maximum Enforcement Period over Independence Day weekend.

According to the CHP, there were 23 DUI arrests over a period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Fri, June 30, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Tues, July 4. There were no deadly crashes during those days.

That wasn't the same statewide. There were 68 people killed in crashes in California over the five-day period, nearly half of which were not wearing a seat belt.

Also in California, there were more than 1,200 people arrested for driving under the influence.

Vehicle impounds and citations were not tracked during the Maximum Enforcement Period, according to the CHP.



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