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RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Stanley Sniff
Perris Station - Menifee Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
Update: Original Release: Checkpoint Results: Date/Time Written: January 22, 2010 January 30, 2010 Type of Incident: DUI Enforcement & Awareness Grant Special DUI Enforcement Program Date/Time of Incident: January 23, 2010 6:00 PM until 2:00 AM January 30, 2010 Location(s) of Incident: City of Menifee Reporting Officer: Sergeant Dan Lingo File Number: N/A Numerous Checkpoint Results:
On January 30, 2010, the Menifee Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Team conducted a DUI checkpoint and saturation patrol across the city as part of the City of Menifee’s commitment to public safety. The goal of the DUI checkpoint and combined saturation enforcement program was to remove impaired drivers from the highway and to bring awareness to the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Operation results:
- 6 Motorists arrested for DUI
- 16 Citations issued for unlicensed drivers
- 12 Citations issued for suspended license
- 32 Vehicles towed
- 5 Citations issued for child safety seat violations
- 1 Felony warrant
- 1824 Vehicles through checkpoint
- 53 Vehicles into secondary
This DUI saturation patrol was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911!
Details:
Drunk driving is one of America’s deadliest crimes. In California last year 1,029 people died in crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. That is why the Menifee Police Department announced today they will be holding a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturday January 30, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
“Make no mistake. Our message is simple. No matter what you drive—a passenger car, pickup, sport utility vehicle or motorcycle—if we catch you driving impaired, we will arrest you. No exceptions. No excuses,” said Sergeant Dan Lingo “We will be talking to drivers, making sure they are not impaired, arresting those who are, and getting the word out that impaired driving and driving without a proper license is not acceptable in the city of Menifee.
The Menifee Police Department advises that by following these easy steps, a driver can enjoy a safe and festive evening without jeopardizing their life and the lives of the others who may be on the road.
- Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin;
- Before drinking, designate a sober driver and give that person your keys;
- If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely;
- If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to call 911.
Driving impaired is simply not worth the risk. The consequences are serious and real. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired can be significant. Violators face jail time, the loss of their driver’s license, higher insurance rates, and dozens of other unanticipated expenses.
Funding for this checkpoint comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ###
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