ndhpBismarck, N.D. – On November 27,  2013 all available North Dakota Highway Patrol personnel were on patrol to increase safety and visibility on one of the busiest travel days of the year. The saturation resulted in four motorists arrested for driving under the influence and four drug-related arrests. Troopers responded to 57 calls for service and assisted 31 motorists along the state’s roadways.

 Through Sunday, troopers issued a total of 1,644 citations. Thirty-seven motorists were arrested for DUI and 15 were arrested for drug-related charges.

 In 2013, 141 people have died in traffic crashes in North Dakota compared to 170 fatalities in all of 2012. Approximately 41 percent of this year’s fatalities have been alcohol-related.

 Troopers will be working overtime hours through the end of the year to increase the Patrol’s presence and help motorists reach their destinations safely. The NDHP reminds motorists to make responsible driving decisions.