Yuma Police urge drivers to avoid impaired driving this Memorial Day weekend

YUMA,Ariz.(KYMA)-With Memorial Day coming up, Yuma Police Department is urging drivers to practice safe driving this weekend.

It only takes one bad decision to end up in this position, which is why Yuma Police Department is urging locals to practice safe driving this weekend.

Officer Hayato Johnson with the Yuma Police Department said, “It's all for safety. The normal reaction time, eh, normal thought process isn't right when you're drinking and impaired so if you're out there on the road, you're a hazard not only to yourself but others.”

Impaired driving is one of America’s most common and deadliest crimes, but also one of the most avoidable by properly planning ahead to avoid serious consequences.

“If you're having a few drinks probably consider a DD or Uber, Lyft. Again, we can't stress enough that a $20 Uber ride is better than 1000s of dollars in court fees if you get pulled over for DUI,” Johnson said.

By planning ahead this weekend, we can all make Yuma a safer place to drive for everyone in the community.

One local urged other drivers on the road to be safe, saying, “Slow down, drive safe, and don't drink and drive.”

As the holiday weekend continues, there’s a safe way to celebrate Memorial Day. Stay safe on the road and look out for one another.