Labor Day Weekend DUI Arrests Exceed Dozens Across Multiple Counties

During the Labor Day weekend of 2025, multiple law enforcement agencies across the U.S. conducted targeted traffic enforcement operations to curb impaired and unsafe driving. In Lockport, Illinois, police made one DUI arrest alongside issuing numerous citations for seat belt violations, speeding, and distracted driving. Douglas County reported two DUI arrests, two reckless driving arrests, and 178 traffic citations during the Lake2o car event, emphasizing a strict no-tolerance policy for dangerous driving behaviors. Northern Delaware County's DUI Taskforce arrested one individual for DUI and issued multiple citations and warnings across several townships. In Knox County and Knoxville, Tennessee, combined efforts resulted in 24 DUI arrests, hundreds of citations, and several crashes, including one fatal incident, highlighting ongoing challenges with alcohol-related road safety despite rigorous enforcement. Lake City, Florida, saw a DUI checkpoint that processed over 1,200 vehicles, resulting in two DUI arrests and other charges, with authorities focusing on both enforcement and public education to prevent impaired driving tragedies.