California Man Arrested for Drunken Driving After Declaring 'I'm the DUI'

The arrest occurred early New Year's Day after the driver admitted to drinking champagne and beer and failed field sobriety tests.

A California man was stopped by Murrieta police on January 1 at 12:40 a.m. for swerving on the road, leading to a DUI investigation.
During the traffic stop, the man inadvertently confessed by saying, 'I'm the DUI tonight,' which the officer corrected to mean 'DD' or designated driver.
The driver admitted to consuming champagne and beer before failing multiple field sobriety tests, nearly falling over several times.
Bodycam footage of the incident was shared by the Murrieta Police Department on Instagram, emphasizing the dangers of impaired driving.
The police highlighted national statistics, noting 13,524 deaths in 2022 from alcohol-related crashes and urging responsible celebrations.