Spring is here and so is The Heat Is On DUI checkpoints. Over the weekend, The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol, and local law enforcement kicked off their annual spring five-week DUI enforcement program. This year's crackdown runs through May 15.
This Sunday is the Super Bowl. This weekend means the end of another NFL season. It also means another weekend of increased Colorado State Patrol "The Heat Is On" DUI checkpoints.
This weekend marks the end of the Colorado State Patrol "The Heat Is On" holiday DUI checkpoints. New Year's Eve is also the top alcohol consumption night of the year. The extra patrols Saturday night are out to apprehend intoxicated drivers in Mesa County.