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For many people across the country, Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is a time for fun and celebrating. However, as with other holidays those celebrations may involve drinking.

The holiday, which happens to fall on a Sunday this year, is a reminder to the public to celebrate responsibly and not drive impaired.

This May 5, Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety will have additional officers on patrol from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. ready to stop and arrest drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. All on duty officers are trained in recognizing impaired drivers and will be looking for them in the course of their duties.
 
“We understand the importance of this day to many people, but it does not give you an excuse to drink and drive,” Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Sergeant Jerrod Marshall said. “There are many options to get home safely that don’t involve you driving.”
 
Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety encourages everyone to plan ahead and use a designated sober driver, ride-share or public transportation. Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety also wants to remind everyone that a “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and marijuana can all be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs.
 
Funding for Cinco de Mayo DUI enforcement is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.