Tougher Law and Bigger Fines Come To Grand Junction for DUI

If you enjoy an adult beverage, and decide to drive, there is something you need to know. Starting tomorrow the State of Colorado's Felony DUI law goes into effect.

What does this mean? It means a Felony charge on your record for your fourth offense. Fines are steep $2,000- $500,000. and you could find yourself in prison for two to six years. Colorado has joined many other states that have much tougher DUI laws.

According to Officer Dan Chermonk

 "What this means for the drivers on our roadways is that we're trying to make our roadways safer. We're sick and tired of having people lose their lives for no reason – for having these people that have multiple DUI convictions that keep doing it,"

Take the time to evaluate your situation before you grab the keys, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Call a cab or a friend for a ride. Drive sober and stay alive!

.[KKCO]