Bakersfield Nights: DUIs on the Rise | Bakersfield News

Bakersfield’s streets are getting hit hard by drunk drivers this year—over 1,400 pulled over already—with officers racing to catch speeders on White Lane and weaving motorcyclists on Rosedale. A night shift kicks off with a briefing for nine officers and two sergeants, prepping for two big concerts that promise a spike in impaired driving. We catch a glimpse of a 89 mph speeder on White Lane, a mom-rushing driver still getting ticketed, and a DUI suspect who initially refuses a breathalyzer but caves under detention. The night ends with another arrest downtown, where sobriety tests and a blood draw follow a refusal—plus, the car gets towed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/372e1f9630f07d9e