San Diego County News

Independent publication serving San Diego County

  • Local
    • Central San Diego
    • North County
    • East County
    • South Bay
    • Northeastern
    • Temecula
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Television
    • Art
    • Theater
    • Film
    • Events
    • Theme Parks
    • Podcast/Radio
    • Museums
    • Books
  • Business
  • National
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Health
    • Health Business
    • Health Education
    • Medical
  • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Senior Life
    • Society
  • Commentary
  • Home

Law enforcement to crackdown on drunk drivers this weekend

July 2, 2010 By Staff

The San Diego County Avoid DUI Task Force today announced its officers will be out in full force during the 4th of July holiday weekend, cracking down on impaired drivers with an aggressive DUI enforcement blitz.

“Driving while drunk isn’t worth the tremendous risk. No matter your age, if you’ve had too much holiday spirit, you’d better find a safe and sober ride home or your chances of arrest are high,” said Chief Lansdowne of the San Diego Police Department.

Police, Sheriff and the CHP will be putting additional officers on the streets and highways over the holiday weekend staffing 2 DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints on Friday July 2, 2010 and then local DUI roving saturation patrols throughout the weekend. CHP will also deploy all available officers during their maximum enforcement period patrolling freeways, state highways and county roads in their jurisdiction.

San Diego Police Department cited state statistics to underscore the importance of the crackdown. In 2009, during the July 4th holiday period July 3, to midnight July 6, 2009 there were a total of 373 alcohol involved deaths and injuries on California roadways.

Trending
One man dead, one seriously injured in San Marcos shooting

“Too many people still fail to understand that alcohol and driving don’t mix. Impaired driving is no accident, nor is it a victimless crime. With 1,233 people killed during the past three July 4th holidays, it’s vitally important to stop this destruction of lives and futures,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety.

40

SHARES
Share on Facebook
Tweet
Follow us

Comments

comments

Filed Under: Local Tagged With: Local


Support Independent Journalism



Environment

EPA proposes to strengthen air quality standards

January 7, 2023 By sdcnews

Science & Technology

Little rodent, big appetite

December 22, 2022 By sdcnews

Advertisement

Start planning your Travel Tuesday getaway! Just enter code TRAVELT35 for up to $35 off our fees on flights and be ready to take off.

Trending

School Sports

Animal News

Helen Woodward Animal Center meets UN Council

December 22, 2022 By sdcnews

Community Events

Things To Do

Categories

  • About Us
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
  • Private Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Things To Do

Follow @SanCounty

Privacy Policy

Terms of service

Copyright © 2023 San Diego County News