La Mesa holiday driving safety

La Mesa Police plans added holiday enforcement, urges drivers to celebrate responsibly

National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign begins 
 
Source:  City of La Mesa
 
December 9, 2025 (La Mesa) - The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The La Mesa Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.

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