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Friday, November 13th, 2009
(As a firm of Orange County DUI lawyers, who also take Los Angeles DUI cases, we often get notification of other DUI checkpoints in surrounding areas – which is why we present the following, as sent to our firm, for your information, without commentary. Caveat Propaganda — ).
West Bureau Sobriety Checkpoint NA09303gb
What: Sobriety & Drivers License Checkpoint
When: Friday, November 13, 2009 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Where: Lincoln Boulevard and Maxella Avenue, Los Angeles, California
Who: Emergency Operations Division
Why: The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions involving intoxicated drivers and hit and run collisions. During this year, residents residing in the Pacific Area have endured 108 driving under the influence-related and 963 hit and run traffic collisions. The checkpoint will educate the community to use designated drivers and not drink and drive. Our message is simple: If we catch you drunk, you will be arrested.
It is the Los Angeles Police Department’s goal to continue providing public awareness on the dangers of drinking and driving, and the laws concerning driving without a valid driver’s license. Motorists approaching a checkpoint will observe traffic signs, information and police officers advising that a checkpoint is ahead. Once diverted into a lane, each motorist will be detained momentarily while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint.
Funding for this checkpoint is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. We can all help make our streets safer, please report Drunk Drivers – Call 911.
For further information, please contact Officer Don Inman, Traffic Coordination Section at 213-486-0703.
Tags
Driver's license, Driving, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Los Angeles, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, Sobriety checkpoint, Traffic collision
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
As an Orange County DUI lawyer, who also takes Los Angeles DUI cases, I often get notification of other DUI checkpoints in surrounding areas).
Vallejo Police Department Targets Impaired Drivers with Checkpoint
The Vallejo Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, November 13, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at an undisclosed location in the City of Vallejo.
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.
All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers.
This DUI/Drivers License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as insuring drivers have a valid driver’s license.
A major component of these checkpoints is to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and to encourage sober designated drivers.
A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, the Vallejo 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.
CONTACT:
Lt. Joel Salinas
707-649-3407
jsalinas@ci.vallejo.ca.us
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Driver's license, Driving, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Los Angeles, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, Sobriety checkpoint, Traffic collision
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
(I’m posting the DUI checkpoint below for information purposes. As an Orange County DUI lawyer, who also takes Los Angeles DUI cases, I often get notification of other DUI checkpoints in surrounding areas).
Coachella Valley, California – DUI Checkpoint Scheduled for Friday, November 13th, 2009
Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District Targets Impaired Drivers with Checkpoint Checkpoint
Due to an increase in alcohol-related accidents over the past few years, the Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District, which includes the unincorporated communities of Mecca, Oasis, Thermal, and Vista Santa Rosa, will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence / Driver’s License checkpoint this coming Friday, November 13, 2009, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 2:00 A.M. The operation will be supported by the California Highway Patrol and the City of Coachella, 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.
All too often, residents of the southern Coachella Valley are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as ensuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. A major component of these checkpoints is to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and to encourage sober designated drivers.
A DUI checkpoint is a proven-effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, the Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District 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. The majority of funding for this operation is provided by the Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District. If anyone has any questions, they can contact Sgt Steve DaSilva or Lieutenant Frank Taylor at (760)863-8990.
Date/Time Written: November 7, 2009/ 1630 hours
Type of Incident: DUI / Driver’s License Safety Checkpoint
Date/Time of Incident: November 13, 2009
Location(s) of Incident: Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District, encompassing the communities of Mecca, Oasis, Thermal, and Vista Santa Rosa
Reporting Officer: Sgt. Steve DaSilva
Tags
Driver's license, Driving, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Los Angeles, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, Sobriety checkpoint, Traffic collision
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
DUI / Drivers License Checkpoint Scheduled
The Escondido Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety / Drivers License Checkpoint in the City of Escondido on Friday night, November 6th, 2009 from 6:00 PM until 1:00 AM.
Just a helpful word from some Orange County DUI Lawyers.
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Driver's license, Driving, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Los Angeles, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, Sobriety checkpoint, Traffic collision
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
The following press release was sent from the Los Angeles Police Department to our Orange County DUI attorneys, and I present it here for your information. Be safe if you’re driving over the weekend in Los Angeles – there is also another DUI checkpoint October 10, 2009, that I posted as a separate entry.
West Bureau Sobriety Checkpoint NA09266ah
What:Sobriety & Drivers License Checkpoint
When: Friday, October 9, 2009 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Where:Sunset Boulevard and Orange Drive
Who:Emergency Operations Division and West Traffic Division
Why:The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions involving intoxicated drivers and hit and run collisions. During this year, residents residing in the Hollywood Area have endured 110 driving under the influence-related and 865 hit and run traffic collisions. The checkpoint will educate the community to use designated drivers and not drink and drive. Our message is simple: If we catch you drunk, you will be arrested.
It is the Los Angeles Police Department’s goal to continue providing public awareness on the dangers of drinking and driving, and the laws concerning driving without a valid driver’s license. Motorists approaching a checkpoint will observe traffic signs, information and police officers advising that a checkpoint is ahead. Once diverted into a lane, each motorist will be detained momentarily while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint.
Funding for this checkpoint is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. We can all help make our streets safer, please report Drunk Drivers – Call 911.
For further information, please contact Officer Don Inman, Traffic Coordination Section at 213-847-1624.
Robert L. Miller
Tags
Driver's license, Driving, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Los Angeles, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, Sobriety checkpoint, Traffic collision
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Friday, November 13th, 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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Driver's license, Driving, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Los Angeles, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, Sobriety checkpoint, Traffic collision
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
Note: The DUI checkpoint press release was sent from the La Quinta Police Department to the Orange County specialists in DUI of our firm, and is presented as written.
The La Quinta Police Traffic Services Team will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in La Quinta on Sunday, September 6, 2009. The checkpoint will begin screening vehicles at about 8 PM and remain in place until about 3 AM on Labor Day morning. Additionally, increased impaired-driving enforcement measures this Labor Day season are being combined with the sobriety checkpoint. The La Quinta Police Department is dedicated to keeping local roadways safe through both enforcement and education.
“Although traffic collisions have continued to decline within the City of La Quinta, impaired drivers still jeopardize the lives of innocent people who live, work, and visit our community. The La Quinta Police Department wants everyone to enjoy the holiday weekend responsibly. This sobriety checkpoint will serve to educate drivers about the danger of mixing alcohol with driving. In conjunction with our educational efforts, we will immediately arrest those drivers found under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.†– Captain Raymond Gregory, Assistant Chief of Police
“The La Quinta Police Department has arrested more than 111 people so far this year for driving while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. Sadly, more than ten percent of those arrested were involved in traffic collisions on city streets.†– Sergeant David Walton, La Quinta Traffic Services Supervisor
This safety checkpoint and proactive DUI patrols are being funded through a grant awarded to the La Quinta Police Department by the California Office of Traffic Safety. These grant activities have specifically targeted DUI offenders and drivers with suspended or revoked licenses. One way enforcement and education efforts are being accomplished is through the use of checkpoints to screen for drivers who may be impaired or operating vehicles without a valid driver’s license. Research conducted by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has shown safety checkpoints significantly reduce DUI fatalities when utilized aggressively and consistently. The most positive aspects of DUI checkpoints are their ability to increase public awareness, to prevent impaired driving in the first place, and to encourage the designation of a sober driver.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Stanley Sniff
Indio Station – La Quinta Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
Date/Time Written: 09/02/2009 – 1500 Hours
Type of Incident: Sobriety / Safety Checkpoint
Date/Time of Incident: 09/06/2009 – 2000 Hours until 0300 Hours
Location(s) of Incident: City of La Quinta
Reporting Officer: Sergeant David Walton
File Number: N/A
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Driver's license, Driving, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Los Angeles, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, Sobriety checkpoint, Traffic collision
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
The Costa Mesa Police Department announced a DUI Checkpoint for September 1, 2009, as part of the after-report from the August 26, 2009 DUI Checkpoint.
The Costa Mesa Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Wednesday August 26, 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, 570 vehicles drove through the checkpoint, 237 vehicles were stopped, and17 drivers were screened for driving under the influence. One driver was arrested for DUI and one driver was arrested for possession of marijuana for sales. In addition, 5 drivers were cited for no licenses and 1 for driving on a suspended license. A total of 12 citations were issued for miscellaneous vehicle code violations and 7 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 1, 2009 and as with all our checkpoints, there will be an increased number of officers patrolling adjacent streets in an effort to stop impaired drivers from avoiding the checkpoint.
Please remember to make the right choice and avoid driving after drinking.
SUPERVISOR WRITING / APPROVING RELEASE: Sgt. Robert Sharpnack
COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT
99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626
http://www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us/cmpdpress.htm
This unedited press release from the Costa Mesa PD was sent to me from law enforcement, as I am an Orange County DUI Lawyer.
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Driver's license, Driving, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Los Angeles, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, Sobriety checkpoint, Traffic collision
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
Palm Desert Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint
Public Also Asked to Call 911 to Report Suspected Drunk Drivers
The Palm Desert Police Department, in its continued dedication to public safety, will be conducting a Driving While Intoxicated / Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 28th, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. This checkpoint is part of the ongoing public safety awareness effort being made by the City of Palm Desert. The focus of the checkpoint will be to reduce driving while intoxicated and injury collisions, while removing drunk drivers from the roadway, along with apprehending those driving without a valid license.
The Palm Desert Police Department takes a proactive approach in the education of our citizens and enforcement of the laws dealing with 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. 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. The grant provides funding to staff checkpoints at various times throughout the year to reduce drunk driving and apprehend drivers with suspended and/or revoked licenses.
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Driver's license, Driving, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Los Angeles, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, Sobriety checkpoint, Traffic collision
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
Perhaps some readers tire of this message, as it’s presented before most party holidays: Don’t drink and drive. Drunken drivers kill and should be punished when convicted.
And we’ll repeat our other mantra: Don’t go through sobriety checkpoints. If you see one, make the first legal U-turn or turn away on a side street. Police cannot pursue you for choosing to avoid these organized violations of the Fourth Amendment protection against unwarranted searches and seizures.
While defense of the Constitution provides ample reason for avoiding sobriety checkpoints, doing so also helps encourage better procedures for catching and penalizing drunken drivers. Sobriety checkpoints, in addition to flagrantly violating the Fourth Amendment, don’t work.
Statistics show the average drunken driver who causes a fatal crash has driven with a blood alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit. These are serious drunks and alcoholics, who aren’t in the practice of waiting in line to pass through checkpoints.
Typically, checkpoints net citations for 1 percent of the drivers detained, and the vast majority are people at the lowest threshold of the legal limit, which is .05 in Colorado – a level some adults can reach with one or two beers or servings of wine.
Is it OK to drive after a few drinks? Of course not. Don’t do it, ever. It’s a horrible idea.
But it’s also a bad idea to set up expensive checkpoints to detain thousands of motorists, in order to catch a few casual drinkers who statistically pose no significant threat.
Wasting resources on this exercise consumes our limited law enforcement resources, taking from our roads the police who should be conducting roaming patrols to catch serious drunks – the kind who swerve, drive slowly, forget to use headlights, or show other signs of drunken driving police are trained to detect.
Records from state supreme court cases in Pennsylvania and New Hampshire show roving patrols catch 10 times more drunken drivers than are netted by checkpoints, and at a far lower cost. The American Beverage Institute reports that a sobriety checkpoint may cost more than $10,000, while a roving patrol costs about $300.
If innocent, and pulled over for a sobriety check, be polite but guard against a costly false charge and a night in jail like this:
1. Refuse the roadside sobriety check. It is not required by law, is designed only to provide evidence against a driver, and is difficult to pass when stone cold sober;
2. Consider agreeing to a breath test. Doing so may save your driving privileges, which are lost for at least a year if one refuses both the blood and breath test. Unlike the blood test, results of a breath test can be challenged with relative ease in court and therefore pose the least risk of a false conviction;
3. Don’t offer information beyond providing a driver’s license; and
4. Do not allow a warrantless search of the vehicle.
We offer these tips, as put forth by criminal defense lawyers interviewed by The Gazette, for sober drivers. It’s our hope and belief that dangerous drunks have little chance of avoiding arrest, once found by police, whether or not they guard their rights.
Don’t protect your rights for the sake of inconveniencing police officers, who are extraordinary citizens working hard this holiday to uphold the law and save lives. Do it to protect yourself from the possibility of a false charge or conviction. Do it to limit the authority of the state. Do it this July Fourth weekend mostly to protect one of the fundamental freedoms that led our Founders to fight for independence: freedom from unwarranted searches and seizures by government.
As I’ve said many times, DUI checkpoints don’t work. If you have questions for an Orange County DUI Attorney, call me anytime at (714) 568-1560.
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Driver's license, Driving, Driving under the influence, drunk driving, Los Angeles, police, Police officer, Road traffic safety, Sobriety checkpoint, Traffic collision
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