Vacaville PD crack down for Independence Day

Independence Day will be a three day weekend and the PD reminds residents to enjoy the holiday responsibly.

Independence Day will be a three day weekend this year and the Vacaville Police Department reminds residents to enjoy the holiday responsibly.

Additional officers will be on patrol over the Fourth of July weekend looking for drivers suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

According to AAA Southern California, travel volumes in the state are expected to be above prepandemic levels (2020) and 46.1% higher compared to

According to AAA Southern California, travel volumes in the state are expected to be above prepandemic levels (2020) and 46.1% higher compared to last July 4.

last July 4.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), 36 people were killed in collisions during the Fourth of July Maximum Enforcement Period from July 3 to July 7 last year. CHP officers also arrested more than 1,300 drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Prescription drugs, overthe-counter medications and marijuana may also impair drivers ability to drive safely.

People who are celebrating or hosting parties are encouraged to offer nonalcoholic drinks for designated sober drivers and monitor who is drinking.