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DUI Police say they will step up patrols in the tower district Wednesday night, a popular destination for party goers.

The Fresno Police Department is hoping an increased police presence will keep people from drinking and driving.
Meanwhile, one Fresno man is taking a somewhat different approach.

"The message I hope they get is don't drink and drive. It kills people."

Jeff Banks says he's hoping this car on display in front of his family's business will save a life.

The family owns a towing business, and Banks says the vehicle was towed from the scene of a drunken driving accident.

Now he's using it to spread a message.

"I hate to say it but people are stupid. They keep drinking and driving, getting their cars impounded, drink and drive some more. They need something to slap them in the face. Wake up!" said Jeff Banks, Tip's Complete Automotive.

The in-your-face display went up about two weeks ago as the Fresno Police Department prepared for another night of increased holiday patrols.

Wednesday, as children head out to trick or treat, and adults celebrate with parties, Fresno Police will have a stepped up presence throughout the city in order to keep the roads safe.

There will also be a concentrated effort in Fresno's Tower District, a popular destination for the young and old.

"Because the Tower District has a number of clubs and venues that attract people, we want to make sure they make it to and from their destinations as safe as possible," said Sgt. Eric Eide, Fresno Police Dept.

But as the Fresno Police Department knows so well, they can't prevent every D.U.I. collision.

Jeff Banks says he's seen too many.

He's hoping if the threat of jail doesn't scare someone from getting behind the wheel drunk, the car on display will.

"We were getting so many drunk drivers, accidents from drunk drivers, it was just, wake up people, look what this does."

In addition to Wednesday night's patrols in the Tower District, Fresno Police are also planning to step in on some Halloween parties.

They'll be looking for people who serve alcohol to minors.