Mesa Police Announce Cinco de Mayo DUI Task Force to Increase Roadway Safety
By Ciara Perez, Senior Multimedia Correspondent
iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published April 27th, 2026
Mesa Police Announce Cinco de Mayo DUI Task Force to Increase Roadway Safety
Mesa, AZ — As Cinco de Mayo celebrations kick off across the valley, the Mesa Police Department is ramping up efforts to keep impaired drivers off the streets. Officials announced that they will be conducting targeted DUI enforcement operations on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.
News Brief: At a Glance
👮 Agency: Mesa Police Department
📅 Date: May 5, 2026
⏰ Peak Hours: 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM
📍 Mission: Remove impaired drivers and reduce alcohol-related collisions
A Commitment to Safer Streets
The Cinco de Mayo DUI Task Force is an annual local enforcement initiative. Its primary mission is to create safer roadways throughout the valley by identifying and removing drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs before accidents occur.
Beyond making arrests, the task force aims to significantly decrease the number of vehicle collisions that historically spike during holiday celebrations. Police will be maintaining a high-visibility presence during peak hours, specifically targeting the window between 5:00 PM and 3:00 AM.
The Mesa Police Department is urging everyone planning to celebrate the holiday weekend to do so responsibly. Authorities recommend designating a sober driver or utilizing rideshare services well in advance of the festivities.
"Designate a sober driver," the department encouraged in a public statement, emphasizing that community safety is a shared responsibility.
Reporting Unsafe Driving
Public assistance is a vital part of the task force's success. Residents who spot reckless, unsafe, or suspected DUI driving are encouraged to contact local law enforcement immediately.
- Emergencies: Call 911
- Mesa Police Non-Emergency Line: 480-644-2211
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