Increased Yuma Police Patrols)...It is not just for the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.

The Increased patrols are underway for the entire Thanksgiving week. Police in Yuma will be looking for impaired drivers. It is an attempt to keep the streets safe for motorists and pedestrians, alike. They suggest residents plan a safe way home, before festivities begin. A sober designated driver should be agreed upon, and everyone else should leave their keys at home, If you are impaired and don't have a designated driver, call a taxi, uber or sober friend or family member, Motorists who see an impaired driver on the road should call 911 and report the vehicle. If you know someone about to driber impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get where they are going safely.