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DUI Checkpoint ends up with 1400 drivers stopped, no DUI arrests

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Our Newport Beach DUI Lawyers have learned that the Orange County Sheriffs Department arrested two drivers for driving on suspended licenses and cited 10 others for driving without their licenses while conducting a DUI checkpoint that was part of a statewide campaign funded by the state Office of Traffic Safety.

Almost 1,400 cars passed through the Laguna Niguel checkpoint between 8:30 p.m. Friday and 1 a.m. Saturday, Deputy Wayne Howard said. Of those, 741 drivers were directed into primary screening and 27 drivers were directed to secondary screening.

Five drivers were given field sobriety tests, but none were found to be driving while impaired. Ten vehicles were towed. Two teen drivers were cited for driving in violation of their provisional driver’s licenses.

Since the campaign began Aug. 20, 188 drunken drivers have been arrested countywide. The campaign will continue until Sept. 6, with additional DUI checkpoints and roving saturation patrols planned for cities countywide. Patrols can consist of from one patrol car to 10 specifically targeting drunken drivers, Howard said.

Deputies also are targeting people who have not shown up on court warrants. They will be arrested at their homes and taken directly to court, Howard said.

The summer campaign is in its first of three years, and it’s the impound fees for unlicensed drivers, plus the matching funds from the Federal Government, that make checkpoints particularly profitable, even if they are not at all effective in removing drunken drivers from the street (roving patrols are much more effective).

“So they will be hit pretty hard,” Howard said. “It’s kind of an all-out blitz.”  Our Orange County DUI lawyers continue the good fight.  Call us anytime.

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DUI Checkpoint ends up with 1400 drivers stopped, no DUI arrests

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Our Long Beach DUI Lawyers have learned that the Long Beach Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver License Checkpoint, Saturday, August 28, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the East Division.  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 to educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving.

All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers.  This DUI/Driver License Checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, ensure drivers have a valid driver license, and also to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and encourage sober designated drivers.  A DUI Checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal.  By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, the Long Beach Police Department believes motorists can be deterred from drinking and driving.

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 public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.

Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  For further information, please contact Sergeant Douglas Bender in the Traffic Section at 562-570-5737, or contact our Long Beach DUI Lawyers at (877) 568-2977.

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DUI Checkpoint ends up with 1400 drivers stopped, no DUI arrests

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Our Rancho Cucamonga Criminal Defense Attorneys have learned that a Driving Under The Influence And Drivers License Checkpoint  –8/27/2010, will take place in Rancho Cucamonga

On Friday, August 27, 2010 Deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department will be conducting a D.U.I. and Drivers License Checkpoint in the city of Rancho Cucamonga. The checkpoint will be conducted between the hours of 6 P.M and 2 A.M.

Deputies will be screening for intoxicated drivers and checking for valid drivers’ licenses. This operation is funded by a grand awarded to the City of Rancho Cucamonga by the California Office of Traffic Safety through National Highway Safety Administration, and in fact such funding can be a major source of cash for police agencies.

Our Rancho Cucamonga DUI attorneys were sent this press release from  Jason Frey, Deputy
Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
Traffic Division
(909) 477-2817

Drive safely.

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DUI Checkpoint ends up with 1400 drivers stopped, no DUI arrests

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Our Orange County DUI lawyers have learned that a Los Angeles DUI Checkpoint is taking place on Friday, August 6th.

WHAT: Sobriety Checkpoint

WHEN: Friday, August 6, 2010 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

WHERE: Figueroa Street and 41st Street, which is located within the LAPD’s Southwest Division.

WHO: Crime Task Force/Driving Under the Influence (CTF/DUI) Enforcement Detail South Traffic Division

The Officer-in-Charge is Sergeant Mark Guardado of South Traffic Division’s Crime Task Force/Driving Under the Influence Enforcement Detail.  Approximately ten traffic enforcement officers (motorcycle officers), six collision investigation officers and two traffic enforcement sergeants from South Traffic Division will be involved in the checkpoint.

Funding for this checkpoint comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

WHY: Police have found that impounds from unlicensed drivers and a few DUIs are major sources of revenue for the LAPD.

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DUI Checkpoint ends up with 1400 drivers stopped, no DUI arrests

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Our Orange County DUI lawyers have learned that a Los Angeles DUI Checkpoint is taking place on Saturday, August 7th.

WHAT: Sobriety Checkpoint

WHEN:Saturday, August 7, 2010 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

WHERE:Avalon Boulevard and Opp Street which is located within the LAPD’s Harbor Division.

WHO:Crime Task Force/Driving Under the Influence (CTF/DUI) Detail South Traffic Division

WHY: Police have found that impounds from unlicensed drivers and a few DUIs are major sources of revenue for the LAPD.

The Officer-in-Charge is Sergeant Mark Guardado of South Traffic Division’s Crime Task Force/Driving Under the Influence Enforcement Detail.  Approximately ten traffic enforcement officers (motorcycle officers), six collision investigation officers and two traffic enforcement sergeants from South Traffic Division will be involved in the checkpoint.

Funding for this checkpoint comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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DUI Checkpoint ends up with 1400 drivers stopped, no DUI arrests

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Our Orange County DUI Lawyers learned today that the Costa Mesa Police Department announced they will be holding a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Tuesday June 8, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., on 17 th  Street at Raymond Avenue.

“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 Dave Makiyama.  “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 Costa Mesa.

Financial costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired can be significant. Costs for a DUI can exceed $10,000, plus 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.

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DUI Checkpoint ends up with 1400 drivers stopped, no DUI arrests

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Our Orange County DUI Lawyers have discovered some interesting facts about the recent Costa Mesa police DUI checkpoint.  Despite more than 1,000 persons passing through the checkpoint, the Costa Mesa Police Department only arrested one person at a DUI checkpoint Friday night on Bristol Street.

Police stopped 503 of the more than 1,000 vehicles that passed through the stop. Officers investigated 46 people for possible DUI but arrested none on suspicion of driving drunk, officials said.

Four vehicles were towed, 15 were impounded and 35 people were given tickets.

Funding for the checkpoint was provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety.

From the OC Register:

COSTA MESA – Police issued 35 citations, impounded 15 cars and made one arrest during a police sobriety checkpoint Friday on Bristol Street north of Bear Street.

There were no drunken driving arrests made. The checkpoints are conducted to remove impaired drivers off the road and bring awareness to the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol and driving without a license.

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DUI Checkpoint ends up with 1400 drivers stopped, no DUI arrests

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Our Orange County DUI Lawyers have been notified of a DUI checkpoint and DUI roving patrols in The OC for May 5th.  Cinco de Mayo has become a traditional time for many to celebrate California’s rich cultural history.  It is also a night police having roving patrols looking out for persons alleged to have been driving under the influence.

The Avoid the 38 will be deploying Roving DUI patrols into the communities of Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, La Habra, Newport Beach, Placentia, Santa Ana, the UCI Campus and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s south contract cities.  In addition, Fullerton is holding a DUI checkpoint, as previously reported.

DUI-related arrests and accidents have dropped in California thanks to the recession.

“Communities everywhere will see special events and night spots celebrating Cinco de Mayo,” said Sgt. Mark Daigle of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Bureau.  “If you do go out and celebrate, make sure you have a non-drinking designated driver to get you home safe.”

Officers will be stopping errant drivers and checking for the signs of intoxication, conducting field sobriety tests, arresting those who are intoxicated and impounding vehicles of those with suspended or no license.

“Drunk driving is simply not worth the risk,  said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety.  “Violators often face jail time, the loss of their driver’s license, higher insurance rates, attorney fees, time away from work, and dozens of other expenses. So don’t take the chance. Remember, if you are over the limit, you are under arrest.”

Avoid the 38 DUI Task Force funding is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. And, if you have any questions related to Orange County DUI, contact me, Robert Miller, at (714) 568-1560.

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DUI Checkpoint ends up with 1400 drivers stopped, no DUI arrests

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Fullerton, California: The Fullerton Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint Wednesday, May 5, as part of its ongoing efforts to educate motorists on the dangers of drinking and driving.

The checkpoint will be held from 6 p.m.-midnight in the 200 block of E. Commonwealth Avenue.

Motorists passing through the checkpoint will receive safe driving literature from Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), Community Services Programs Inc. and the state Office of Traffic Safety.

If you have questions about the Fullerton DUI checkpoint, or any other Orange County DUI Checkpoint locations, feel free to contact Newport Beach DUI Lawyer Robert Miller, at (949) 682-5316, anytime.

Kim said DUI checkpoints are a “proven and effective method for achieving the department’s goal of increasing awareness as to the dangers of driving while impaired by either alcohol or drugs.

“By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, the Police Department believes motorists can be deterred from drinking and driving.  Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving after consuming alcohol and/or drugs, and that message is ‘Drunk Driving:  Over the limit, under arrest.’”

Kim added the public can do its part to keep roadways safe by reporting drivers they suspect to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Funding for the checkpoint is being provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Further information about the checkpoint may be obtained by contacting the Fullerton Police Traffic Bureau at (714) 738-5313.

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DUI Checkpoint ends up with 1400 drivers stopped, no DUI arrests

Monday, August 30th, 2010

A series of sobriety checkpoints and patrols will be held in Orange County cities this weekend, our Orange County DUI Lawyers have been informed.

In Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente, Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies will be conducting DUI roving patrols on Friday.

The DUI teams will target areas that have a high incidence of DUI-related arrests and collisions.

In Costa Mesa, the police department will be conducting a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday from 6 to 11 p.m. The checkpoint will take place on Bristol Street between Bear Street and Randolph Avenue.

All vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested, according to a Costa Mesa Police Department news release.

On Saturday, the Cypress Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Lincoln, west of Valley View.

Funding for these operations is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.