California Driver’s Hilarious DUI Slip Ends in Arrest [WATCH]

The start of the New Year brought a moment of unintended comedy—and a swift arrest—for a California motorist who mistakenly admitted to being the “DUI” of the night during a traffic stop.

Captured on bodycam footage released by the Murrieta Police Department, the driver’s slip of the tongue highlighted his impaired state and sealed his fate, as reported by The New York Post.

Authorities reported that the unidentified driver was pulled over after officers observed him swerving across the roadway. When asked where he was coming from, he responded, “I was just dropping off my friend because I’m the DUI tonight.” The officer, understandably taken aback, replied, “You’re the DUI tonight?” Without hesitation, the driver confirmed, “Yes, sir.”

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The officer attempted to clarify, asking if the man meant “DD,” short for designated driver. This correction left the motorist speechless—a rare moment of clarity in an otherwise shaky exchange.

The humor quickly faded as the driver struggled through the interaction. Officers said the man admitted to consuming “a beer and some champagne a couple hours ago.” When subjected to field sobriety tests, his unsteady movements and inability to complete the exercises made it evident he was impaired.

Video footage showed the driver putting up a weak protest when informed he was being placed under arrest, claiming he was only two minutes from his destination. This feeble excuse failed to sway officers, who reminded him of the dangers of drunk driving, even for a short distance.

Adding to the comedy of errors, the driver stumbled over words when asked if he could provide a phone number for someone to pick him up. “I don’t off my heart,” he said, mangling the phrase “by heart.” The garbled response only added to the officer’s growing list of concerns about the man’s condition.

California driver arrested after mistakenly telling the police officer that he is the official ‘DUI’ tonight🤣 pic.twitter.com/hOZQMATOSt

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Ultimately, the man was charged with driving under the influence. The Murrieta Police Department shared the incident on social media as both a warning and a cautionary tale.

While the clip garnered laughs online, the department emphasized the seriousness of impaired driving, especially during holidays when roads are often more dangerous.

This New Year’s mishap serves as a stark reminder: alcohol and driving don’t mix, and sometimes, what you say can be just as incriminating as what you do.