Police Report 215 DUI Arrests Across Belize in 2024

The Belize Police Department has recorded 215 arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol from January to November 2024. The arrests are part of an ongoing effort to improve road safety and reduce alcohol-related traffic incidents nationwide.

The breakdown of arrests by police formations and precincts reveals that Orange Walk recorded the highest number of DUI arrests with 54, followed by Benque Viejo del Carmen with 30 and San Pedro with 26. Other areas reported the following figures: Ladyville (20), San Ignacio/Santa Elena (16), Toledo (14), Precinct 2 (13), Dangriga (8), Corozal (8), Precinct 4 (6), Belmopan (6), Precinct 1 (4), ISF (4), Mahogany Heights and Hattieville (3), Placencia (2), and Precinct 3 (1). Notably, no DUI arrests were recorded in Caye Caulker or Roaring Creek during this period.

The Belize Police Department, in collaboration with the Transport Department, continues to enforce measures aimed at reducing traffic-related incidents. Authorities are urging motorists and motorcyclists to exercise caution and responsibility on the nation’s highways, especially as the holiday season approaches, when DUI-related incidents often increase.