The first multi-day operation kicked off earlier this month in an effort to enforce laws pertaining to motorists driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. This is part of a 17-day winter holiday campaign that will last through Jan. 3. This is a collaborative effort made possible by AVOID - A Multi-Agency DUI Task Force.

Last weekend there were a total of 31 DUI arrests and one incident that resulted in an injury. Fortunately, there were no fatalities.

During the holiday season, Orange County law enforcement officers will increase their efforts to make local streets and highways safer from motorists who are driving under the influence of alcohol. This will be accomplished through saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints. Law enforcement officers will apprehend individuals with outstanding arrest warrants for DUI-related offenses.

Local police, Sheriff, and CHP encourage all motorists to help make our communities safer by reporting drunk drivers. When you see a car swerving, driving too fast or slow, braking for no reason, driving with no headlights at night or signaling one way and turning the other, please call 9-1-1.

Additional information about the Avoid Program and operational plans from around the region can be found at www.californiaavoid.org. Statistical data on the number of DUI arrests and DUI fatal crashes will be released from the previous day's activities throughout the holiday weekend.