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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
California Highway Patrol officers will be looking for impaired drivers on St. Patrick’s Day, CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said in a news released issued by the department.
“We want people to enjoy themselves and have a good time, but safety on the roadways is everyone’s responsibility,” Farrow said. “If you are going to be drinking make sure you have a designated driver who will not be consuming alcohol to get you home safely,” he said.
According to the CHP, the number of people killed in alcohol-involved statewide collisions in California has risen from 1,233 in 2000 to 1,489 in 2007. On St. Patrick’s Day last year 50 people were injured in 110 alcohol-involved collisions statewide.
The Coachella Police Department will conduct a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint from 7 p.m. Friday through 2 a.m. Saturday.
“In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes, DUI checkpoints are conducted to identify offenders and get them off the street as well as educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving,” police said in a news release.
Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested.
“Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest,” the news release said.
CHP and police encourage the public to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.
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Alcohol, California, California Highway Patrol, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Health, Motor vehicle, police
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
The Costa Mesa Police Department will be teaming up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) for another checkpoint on the 24 th of March at 19 th Street and Pomona Avenue and there will also be an increased number of officers patrolling adjacent streets in an effort to stop impaired drivers from avoiding the checkpoint.
Source: Sgt. Robert Sharpnack
rsharpnack@ci.costamesa.ca.us
7147544963
If you need an Orange County DUI Lawyer, call me at 714-568-1560.
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Alcohol, California, California Highway Patrol, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Health, Motor vehicle, police
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Actually, not DUI Checkpoints, but DUI Saturation Patrols, will be patrolling all over Orange County, a participating county in the “AVOID Anti-DUI” program. A Saturation Patrol is where teams of officers specifically patrol looking for DUI drivers. Saturation patrols are generally more effective than DUI checkpoints.
Source: http://www.californiaavoid.org/about_enforceperiods.php
Brought to you by an Orange County DUI Lawyer.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
San Diego, CA – San Diego County Law Enforcement is urging the public to help keep the streets safe this St. Patrick’s Day by drinking responsibly and designating a sober driver before heading to a local celebration or pub.
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that over the past five years, 851 people lost their lives in motor vehicles crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. In 2007, alcohol attributed to 1,489 deaths in California with 30,641 injured, many still suffering with life long disabilities
San Diego County Law Enforcement Agencies will be sending special DUI saturation patrols out Tuesday night to stop and arrest those who drink and drive.
“St. Patrick’s Day is supposed to be a time to celebrate Irish heritage and gather with friends, but it can quickly end in tragedy due to impaired driving,†said Sheriff Bill Kolender. “If you plan on drinking, don’t rely on luck to keep you safe or to keep you out of trouble. Be responsible and take appropriate precautions.â€Â
Sheriff Kolender recommends the following tips:
• Plan a safe way home before your celebrations begin
• If you plan to get a ride home with someone else, designate a sober driver before any drinking begins
• 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 – Call 9-1-1
• If you know someone who is about to drive their car or ride their motorcycle while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely
“Driving impaired or riding with someone who is impaired is an extremely risky and dangerous thing to do,†said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety. “If you plan on using alcohol, plan ahead with a sober driver. And remember, friends don’t let friends drive drunk.â€Â
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Alcohol, California, California Highway Patrol, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Health, Motor vehicle, police
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
The Santa Monica Police Department will be conducting a traffic safety DUI enforcement saturation patrol on March 17, 2009. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Additional police resources will be present to contact impaired drivers on the roadways of Santa Monica in an attempt to make the St Patrick’s Day celebration a safe one, with no alcohol-related traffic collision injuries or fatalities.
The Santa Monica Police Department reminds drivers that if you plan on drinking, have a designated driver or call a taxi. For more information, please contact Sgt. Larry Horn at the Santa Monica Police Department Traffic Enforcement Section at 310-458-8950
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 10, 2009
Contact:
Sergeant Larry Horn
(310) 458-8950
Brought to you by Los Angeles DUI Lawyer Robert Miller
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Alcohol, California, California Highway Patrol, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Health, Motor vehicle, police
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
The Costa Mesa Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Friday March 13, 2009, at northbound Harbor Boulevard south of Gisler Avenue. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency and is part of a National enforcement campaign.
During the hours of operation, 1,349 vehicles drove through the checkpoint, 364 were stopped, and 34 drivers were screened for driving under the influence. There were 4 DUI arrests. That’s a 0.002% success rate.
In addition, 5 drivers were cited for no license and 5 drivers were cited for driving on suspended licenses, one driver was arrested for a warrant and 1 arrest was made for drunk in public. A total of 10 citations were issued for miscellaneous vehicle code violations and 10 vehicles were impounded.
The Costa Mesa Police Department will be teaming up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) for another checkpoint on the 24 th of March at 19 th Street and Pomona Avenue and there will also be an increased number of officers patrolling adjacent streets in an effort to stop impaired drivers from avoiding the checkpoint.
Source: Sgt. Robert Sharpnack
rsharpnack@ci.costamesa.ca.us
7147544963
If you need an Orange County DUI Lawyer, call me at 714-568-1560.
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Alcohol, California, California Highway Patrol, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Health, Motor vehicle, police
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
L.B.P.D. DUI Saturation Patrol Proves Effective
On March 13, 2009, the Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Section conducted a DUI Saturation Patrol throughout Long Beach from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. the following morning. During the eight-hour operation, eight additional police officers patrolled the City looking for impaired drivers.
During the operation five people were arrested for DUI, six vehicles were towed, one person was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant, one person was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant, and 68 drivers were issued traffic citations.
DUI Saturation Patrols are a vital component in the fight against impaired drivers. Nationally, impaired driving caused by alcohol and/or drugs causes one death every 30 minutes, and the average American has a 30% chance of being killed or injured by an impaired driver. Saturation patrols have been proven to reduce impaired driving-related collisions by removing these drivers from our streets.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “When more people drive sober and safely, lives are saved. It’s just that simple,†said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety. “This grant will help make Long Beach just that much safer of a place to live and work.â€Â
Subject : L.B.P.D. DUI SATURATION PATROL PROVES EFFECTIVE
Contact : Sgt. Douglas Bender – Traffic Enforcement Section   (562) 570-5737
By the way, as a Long Beach DUI Lawyer, I can tell you that saturation patrols, from the law enforcement perspective, is greatly more effective than Long Beach DUI Checkpoints.
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Alcohol, California, California Highway Patrol, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Health, Motor vehicle, police
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Crystal McCahill was arrested in January for drunk driving in Chicago.
 The centerfold scheduled to appear in the May 2009 issue of Playboy magazine was charged with driving under the influence in Chicago last January 7. Crystal McCahill was stopped after allegedly running a red light in a 2005 Volkswagen Passat. According to the arrest report, she mumbled, had a strong odor of alcohol on her breath, had bloodshot and glassy eyes and registered a blood alcohol content twice the legal limit for intoxication in Illinois.
McCahill, 25, told the arresting officers that she had consumed three shots of alcohol at Climax, a Chicago nightclub where she works.
McCahill has appeared on the E! reality show about life at the California Playboy mansion, titled “The Girls Next Door.” She is scheduled to make her first court appearance March 19 to face the Illinois DUI charges.
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Alcohol, California, California Highway Patrol, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Health, Motor vehicle, police
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Warrant stems from 2007 California DUI case.
The Beverly Hills Police Department has issued a warrant for Lindsey Lohan’s arrest. The cause for the issuance has not been revealed though it is believed to be in response to a violation of the terms of her probation from a 2007 DUI in Los Angeles. In that incident, Lohan lost control of her Mercedes SL65 and crashed into some shrubs, following a night of partying. Cocaine was also found in the vehicle.
Following the California drunk driving episode in 2007, the starlet was sentenced to three years probation and spent 24 hours in jail. She had also been attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
While they admit that they are not actively looking for the 22-year Lohan, police hope to resolve the issue in the coming week, possibly negotiating a voluntary surrender.
A hearing has been scheduled for today at the Beverly Hills Superior Court, though the actress is not expected to appear. Lohan’s CA DUI defense lawyer insists that she has been in compliance with the terms of her probation and calls the warrant the result of a misunderstanding.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Pamela Bach caused drunk driving accident with injuries north of LA.
 Pamela Bach, ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, was arrested Wednesday night and charged with felony driving under the influence in Los Angeles. According to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson, Bach rear-ended another car causing a multi-vehicle accident around 9:00 pm. She was booked for drunk driving in the San Fernando Valley, with the felony charge added because the accident resulted in minor injuries to several people. Bach, 46, was released around midnight after posting $100,000 bond.
Bach and Hasselhoff ha
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