The Denver Broncos Team Up with CDOT to Help Prevent DUI’s
The Colorado Department of Transportation is encouraging people to get a designated driver if they plan on drinking. Everyone is aware that this is the time of year where friends get together and watch football and participate in other activities where drinking might be involved. In these situations it is easy to drink too much and get behind the wheel. This could definitely put a damper on the festivities. In order to avoid this outcome everyone is encouraged to come up with a designated driver game plan. Whether you have a friend who will be sober, plan to call a taxi or utilize some other form of transportation, you need a game plan.
From October 3, 2010 until January 5, 2011, The Denver Broncos are helping to promote this program in a major way. Whether you are at the stadium or you are watching at home you have the opportunity to part in the DDGAMEPLAN and win autographed Denver Bronco gear. If you sign up as the designated driver at Denver Broncos home game you can get a free nonalcoholic beverage, a lanyard and the opportunity to win a $100 gift card to the Bronco store.
If you are watching the game from home and you are the designated driver or you have elected a designated driver you can win an autographed Denver Bronco Football as a reward for making a smart and safe decision. There is a new winner each week of the Bronco season.
How to enter:
Remember to sign up at the Stadium if you go to the home game
Or
Text the keyword DD GAMEPLAN to 89829 by 11:59 p.m. (MST) on any and all of the corresponding contest windows. Please note that Message and Data Rates May Apply.
The Contest Entry Windows are:
Below, is each entry start date and deadline to enter date.
1. Oct 3, 2010 / 12:01 a.m. Oct 5, 2010 / 11:59 p.m.
2. Oct 7, 2010 / 12:01 a.m. Oct 13, 2010 / 11:59 p.m.
3. Oct 14, 2010 / 12:01 a.m. Oct 20, 2010 / 11:59 p.m.
4. Oct 21, 2010 / 12:01 a.m. Oct 27, 2010 / 11:59 p.m.
5. Oct 28, 2010 / 12:01 a.m. Nov 03, 2010 / 11:59 p.m.
6. Nov 11, 2010 / 12:01 a.m. Nov 17, 2010 / 11:59 p.m.
7. Dec 2, 2010 / 12:01 a.m. Dec 8, 2010 / 11:59 p.m.
8. Dec 9, 2010 / 12:01 a.m. Dec 15, 2010 / 11:59 p.m.
9. Dec 16, 2010 / 12:01 a.m. Dec 22, 2010 / 11:59 p.m.
10. Dec 23, 2010 / 12:01 a.m. Dec 29, 2010 / 11:59 p.m.
11. Dec 30, 2010 / 12:01 a.m. Jan 05, 2011 / 11:59 p.m.
You can also checkout CBS4Denver.com for more information and links to enter online
http://cbs4denver.com/contests/CDOT.4.1942663.html
Friday, October 15, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
DUI Public Service Announcement Video Aimed at Detouring College Students from Driving Drunk
This is a video of a public service announcement regarding DUI’s for College Students. The University of Colorado and Colorado State University endorsed and participated in the making of this video.
The Colorado Department of Transportation included this video on a special web page designed to educate college students on the impact of a DUI or DWAI conviction. In additional to the normal criminal penalties associated with all drivers convicted of drunk driving charges, college students face additional consequences. Some of the additional consequences might include possible school administration penalties, an inability to pay tuition, loss of social life, being passed over for jobs after graduation, or being denied admission to some graduate programs or internship opportunities.
The Colorado Department of Transportation included this video on a special web page designed to educate college students on the impact of a DUI or DWAI conviction. In additional to the normal criminal penalties associated with all drivers convicted of drunk driving charges, college students face additional consequences. Some of the additional consequences might include possible school administration penalties, an inability to pay tuition, loss of social life, being passed over for jobs after graduation, or being denied admission to some graduate programs or internship opportunities.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Colorado DUI Arrests Down During 2010 100 Days of Heat Enforcement Period
The Colorado Department of Transportation Reports Fewer DUI Arrests and DUI Fatalities During the 100 Days of The Heat is On Campaign
CDOT is reporting that between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2010 there was a 5% decline in the number of DUI Fatalities and a 12% decrease in DUI Arrests throughout Colorado. 47 people were killed in alcohol related accidents over the enforcement period this summer and 3,111 people were arrested for driving under the influence during this same time frame. These numbers are preliminary but officials hope that they are a sign that the enforcement efforts are getting the word out to not drive drunk in Colorado.
Law Enforcement agencies across the state participated in the 100 Days of Heat dui enforcement campaign which resulted in 651 DUI arrests during the Memorial Day weekend alone. 591 people were arrested for DUI during the 4th of July enforcement period and 297 people were arrested during sobriety checkpoints. Colorado Law Enforcement agencies also participated in the national DUI crackdown between August 20th and September 7th which resulted in 1,650 additional DUI arrests.
CDOT is reporting that between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2010 there was a 5% decline in the number of DUI Fatalities and a 12% decrease in DUI Arrests throughout Colorado. 47 people were killed in alcohol related accidents over the enforcement period this summer and 3,111 people were arrested for driving under the influence during this same time frame. These numbers are preliminary but officials hope that they are a sign that the enforcement efforts are getting the word out to not drive drunk in Colorado.
Law Enforcement agencies across the state participated in the 100 Days of Heat dui enforcement campaign which resulted in 651 DUI arrests during the Memorial Day weekend alone. 591 people were arrested for DUI during the 4th of July enforcement period and 297 people were arrested during sobriety checkpoints. Colorado Law Enforcement agencies also participated in the national DUI crackdown between August 20th and September 7th which resulted in 1,650 additional DUI arrests.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Former Colorado State Trooper Sentenced to Jail for DU
Former Trooper David Dolan Sentenced to 10 Days in Jail for DUI
David Dolan entered guilty pleas to Driving Under the Influence and prohibited use of a weapon in a Douglas County courtroom on Monday September 27th. Defense Attorney Mike Moran asked the court to sentence Mr. Dolan to in home detention but that request was denied. Instead the former Colorado State Trooper was sentenced to 10 days in jail. He must also complete 65 hours of useful public service and pay a $1500 fine.
This should provide closure to the incident that started on March 22, 2010. Trooper David Dolan was on duty and driving a marked patrol car when motorist called in about his erratic driving. Mr. Dolan’s BAC at the time of his arrest was 0.194. The Colorado DWAI limit is 0.05 and the Colorado DUI limit is 0.08.
The Colorado State Patrol placed Trooper Dolan on unpaid leave following the arrest and fired him in June.
Gazette Telegraph article on Trooper Dolan’s DUI Sentence
http://www.gazette.com/articles/dolan-105339-jail-colorado.html
David Dolan entered guilty pleas to Driving Under the Influence and prohibited use of a weapon in a Douglas County courtroom on Monday September 27th. Defense Attorney Mike Moran asked the court to sentence Mr. Dolan to in home detention but that request was denied. Instead the former Colorado State Trooper was sentenced to 10 days in jail. He must also complete 65 hours of useful public service and pay a $1500 fine.
This should provide closure to the incident that started on March 22, 2010. Trooper David Dolan was on duty and driving a marked patrol car when motorist called in about his erratic driving. Mr. Dolan’s BAC at the time of his arrest was 0.194. The Colorado DWAI limit is 0.05 and the Colorado DUI limit is 0.08.
The Colorado State Patrol placed Trooper Dolan on unpaid leave following the arrest and fired him in June.
Gazette Telegraph article on Trooper Dolan’s DUI Sentence
http://www.gazette.com/articles/dolan-105339-jail-colorado.html
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