Halloween revelers who risk driving while intoxicated in the San Diego area could face very scary consequences, the California Highway Patrol warned Thursday.

In an annual effort to keep intoxicated motorists and other traffic scofflaws off local freeways and unincorporated roadways during the holiday, the CHP will conduct a 12-hour "maximum enforcement" operation beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, the state agency advised.

All available officers will be on duty over the period, according to the Highway Patrol.

"Impaired driving destroys lives, and even one life lost is one too many," CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said. "This Halloween, we're asking everyone to do their part before the festivities begin -- arrange a sober ride, and help us keep California's roads safe for everyone who uses them

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