Halloween DUI Enforcement in Colorado: What to Expect (Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 2025)

Colorado ramps up DUI enforcement over Halloween weekend. CDOT has confirmed a statewide “Heat Is On” enforcement period running from October 31 through November 3, with support from Colorado State Patrol and local agencies. Drivers can expect saturation patrols and, in some areas, sobriety checkpoints. Colorado Department of Transportation

Why enforcement increases over Halloween

Halloween falls during a high-risk window for impaired driving. CDOT’s traffic safety team aligns enforcement with holidays and events to deter DUIs and reduce crashes. This year’s Halloween period directly follows the fall festival enforcement window and extends through the weekend.

Practical tips if you’re going out

Plan your ride before you start celebrating. Line up a sober driver, rideshare, or public transit option, and avoid “sleeping it off” in a vehicle (which can still lead to charges). If you’re hosting, offer non-alcoholic options and help guests arrange a safe trip home. CDOT’s campaigns emphasize planning ahead as the surest way to avoid an arrest—or worse.

If you’re stopped

Be polite, provide your license/registration/insurance, and follow lawful instructions. After a lawful DUI arrest, Colorado’s expressed consent law requires a chemical test (breath or blood); refusing carries separate penalties that can affect your license and your case. CDOT’s safety communications point drivers to resources that explain these consequences in plain terms.

Charged with DUI over the holiday weekend?

A DUI can threaten your license, employment, and insurance—and early decisions matter. Orr Law helps clients navigate court dates, DMV deadlines, and defense strategy from day one. If you were cited or arrested between October 31 and November 3, contact us to discuss next steps and timelines.