Costa Mesa DUI Checkpoint, September 29, 2009

The Costa Mesa Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Wilson Street and Pomona Avenue. Funding for this program is 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, 596 vehicles drove through the checkpoint, 267 were stopped, and 14 drivers were screened for driving under the influence.

There was only one DUI arrest!

In addition, 6 drivers were cited for either no license or driving on a suspended license. A total of 13 citations were issued for miscellaneous vehicle code violations and 4 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 September 29th in the area of Santa Ana and 18th Street. There will also be an increased number of officers patrolling adjacent streets in an effort to stop impaired drivers from avoiding the checkpoint.

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