16 Impaired Drivers Stopped This Labor Day | Flint News

Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 15, 2026 · 1m

Michigan State Police hit the roads hard this Labor Day weekend, pulling over 2,400 drivers and responding to 260 emergencies—resulting in 174 arrests, but most importantly, removing 16 impaired drivers from the road. Part of two major campaigns—“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and Operation CARE—they’re targeting drunk driving, speeding, and seatbelt violations during peak travel season, when crashes involving impairment spike. Beyond arrests, they seized 14 illegal weapons and helped 42 stranded motorists, issuing nearly 900 citations and 1,700 verbal warnings—all aimed at keeping…