On May 17, Hays Police Department officers conducted DUI saturation patrols in an effort to deter and decrease the number of impaired and intoxicated drivers on the street.

This extra enforcement effort was conducted between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. As a result, 16 traffic stops were conducted. Six drivers were tested resulting in four driving under the influence arrests. Two drug possession arrests also were made.

A violation was written for no driver’s license, along with one speeding, seven hazardous moving violations, and six defective equipment violations.

The event was conducted in accordance with the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Impaired Driving Deterrence Program.

The Hays Police Department would like to remind and encourage individuals who go out and drink to call Safe Ride at (785) 621-2580 or have a Designated Driver to help you get home safely.