SBPD To Up Enforcement Amid Cinco De Mayo Holiday

SEAL BEACH, CA — Cinco de Mayo is upon us, Seal Beach — and the Seal Beach Police Department is planning to up enforcement for the duration of the night.

The SBPD will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

"Don't put yourself and others on the road at risk by driving impaired," Chief Michael Henderson told Patch. "If you're planning to celebrate with a drink or two, leave your keys at home and designate a sober driver."

The Seal Beach Police Department wants to remind the community that alcohol is not the only substance that can cause impairment — prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, cannabis products and other drugs may also cause impairment.

If you plan on drinking or taking medications with a driving warning label, let someone who is sober drive. If you see someone who appears to be driving while impaired, call 9-1-1.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.