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Why are drunk driving arrests down while alcohol-related crashes are on the rise?
Bridge Michigan reported this week on some troubling statistics in Michigan that show that police are not making as many arrests for drunk driving and crashes caused by impaired driving are on the rise.
Among key findings:
Drunk driving arrests in Michigan have dropped 28 percent since 2014, while fatal alcohol- and drug-related crashes have risen 40 percent.
Experts attribute the rise in crashes to fewer police officers and less traffic enforcement, leading to more dangerous driving behavior.
In 67 of Michigan’s 83 counties, drunk driving arrests have declined, mirroring a national trend
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