Holiday enforcement results in more than 300 drunk driving arrests

19 January 2012, 8:58 am

More than 300 motorists are starting 2012 with a budget-busting bill after being arrested during a statewide drunk driving crackdown over the holidays. Of those arrested, 38 were charged under the state's high blood alcohol content (BAC) law with having a BAC of .17 or higher.  On average, a drunk driving arrest in Michigan costs about $15,000, including court costs, legal fees, bail, towing ...... Read More »

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