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QCPD joins state's DUI enforcement task force

The goal is to get impaired drivers off our roadways. Plan ahead and have a sober ride home if you plan to drink this New Year's weekend.

The Queen Creek Police Department joined law enforcement officers from all over Arizona at the State Capitol in November to launch the annual deployment of a statewide DUI enforcement task force before the holiday season. The goal is to get impaired drivers off our roadways.

They are asking residents to plan holiday celebrations wisely and to "Drive to Arrive. Don't drive impaired!"

The town's new police department started its operations Jan. 11, asking drivers to slow down, allow extra time for travel and be courteous of motorists and work crews in the many areas of ongoing infrastructure improvements around town.The Drive to Arrive campaign is this year's town resolution to focus on safe driving.

"We would like to remind drivers to slow down, pay attention to your surroundings and Drive to Arrive. Most accidents we see are avoidable," Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice said earlier this year. "Our goal is to make drivers safe, whether they're residents or just driving through town. That's why our Drive to Arrive campaign has been our focus to begin with. Traffic has been of the most concern to residents and this campaign focuses on keeping people safe on the roads."

Queen Creek police are asking drivers to slow down, avoid distractions and remember the following tips: Allow ample time for travel to avoid aggressive driving and speeding; turn phone to "do not disturb" or keep it in your purse/bag while driving; slow down; stop on red and use common courtesy.

Plan ahead and have a sober ride home if you plan to drink this New Year's weekend.