Oakland DUI Arrests Lowest in the State

Oakland has the lowest number of DUI arrests and DUI-related accidents among California's thirteen largest cities, according to a recent study by the California Office of Traffic Safety.

Data was collected from agencies such as the Department of Justice and California Highway Patrol. In 2009, 312 DUI-related arrests were made, and 131 people were killed or hurt in DUI-related accidents in Oakland.

Law enforcement officials attribute the low number of DUI arrests to a number of different factors, including Oakland's active participation in Alameda County's Avoid the 21 program. Oakland law enforcement officials are regularly involved in saturation patrols and DUI sobriety checkpoints in an effort to curb drinking and driving in the city.

"We congratulate both the people of Oakland and the police department for having such a low DUI fatality figure. It's good news when you are the best in the state as far as fatalities and injuries go. The whole point of this is to save lives," said Chris Cochran of the Office of Traffic Safety.

If you or someone you know is arrested for DUI in Oakland, it is imperative to contact a qualified DUI lawyer. Contact our knowledgeable Alameda County DUI attorneys today.