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Impaired Driving in Utah

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How many people were arrested in Utah in 2006?
In 2006, there were 14,384* DUI arrests in Utah; 2005 there were 14,081; and in 2004, 14,074 arrests

2. Which law enforcement agency arrested more DUI’s?
Sheriff’s Offices made 16% (2,370) of the DUI arrests in 2006, the Highway Patrol 22% (3,134), and City or Other Police 62% (8,880)

3. Who is arrest more for DUI’s? Men or Women?
In 2006, 11,345 males were arrested for DUI, 3,023 females and 16 unspecified

4. What is the average blood alcohol concentration for people arrested for DUI?
The average BAC of those arrested was .14% every year 1995 through 2006

5. What month of the year has more DUI’s?
In 2006, the highest rate of total DUI arrests occurred in the month of September with 1,310 arrests

6. Are many youth arrested for alcohol violations?
In 2006, there were 892 (Not-a-Drop) arrests for youth offenders under the age of 21 years

7. How old was the youngest person arrested for DUI?
In 2006, the youngest person arrested for DUI in Utah was 12 years old

8. What age group gets arrested more for DUI?
In 2006, DUI arrests by age were as follows:

AGE
NUMBER
% of ARRESTS
12-20 1,311 9%
21-24 2,677 19%
25-36 5,433 38%
37-48 3,146 22%
49+ 1,817 12%