From Fairfax Times
Fairfax County Police are stepping up alcohol enforcement efforts with extra DWI patrols, sobriety checkpoints and underage alcohol stings in an effort to keep December 2011 a safe and festive month for all.
A year ago, officers made 317 DWI arrests — 252 men, 65 women.
Police urge residents to make their travel plans in advance of holiday parties by designating a sober driver as drunk driving continues to be a serious roadway danger. Recently compiled Fairfax County data show there have been 546 alcohol-related crashes through October 2011, out of a total of out of 8,214 ….MORE