§ 26-107. Purpose.

The city finds that a significant number of traffic arrests and traffic accidents in the city involve drivers who were operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances. In addition, the city finds that in traffic accidents involving drivers who are operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances there is a greater likelihood of personal injury and property damage. In addition, the city finds that persons under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances are more likely to cause personal injury and/or property damage due to physical altercations. As a result of these determinations, a greater operational and financial burden is placed upon the city's police, firefighting and rescue services by persons who are operating a motor vehicle or otherwise behaving while under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances.

(Ord. No. 239, § 1, 1-10-1996)