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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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