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September 11, 2012 · 8:55 AM

In King County, 364 motorists were stopped and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) as a result of the Drive Hammered, Get Nailed enforcement campaign conducted from Aug. 17 through Sept. 3.

Statewide, law enforcement officers arrested 1,603 drivers for DUI.

Last year in King County, during the same time period, officers on routine and extra patrols arrested 452 people for DUI.

For additional information about the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, visit www.wtsc.wa.gov.

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