Costa Mesa DUI Checkpoint June 2, 2009 – No DUI Arrests (zero)

The Costa Mesa Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Tuesday June 2, 2009, at Baker Street east of Bear Street.

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, 959 vehicles drove through the checkpoint, 345 vehicles were stopped, and 15 drivers were screened for driving under the influence.

There were no DUI arrests. 5 drivers were arrested for driving without driver licenses and 3 drivers arrested for driving on a suspended license.

A total of 11 citations were issued for miscellaneous vehicle code violations and 5 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 June 26 th.

If you are looking for a Costa Mesa DUI attorney, contact me at 714-568-1560.

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