Costa Mesa, California – DUI Checkpoint Results
By admin • Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Features, californiaDISCLAIMER - Any Charges Reported in these Press Releases are Merely Accusations and the Defendants are Presumed Innocent Unless and Until Proven Guilty.
The Costa Mesa Police Department conducted a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Monday, March 1, 2010, as part of Costa Mesa’s commitment to public safety.
This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in the Costa Mesa.
The location of Monday’s checkpoint was on Harbor Boulevard at Fair Drive.
The goal of the DUI Checkpoint was removing impaired drivers and to bring awareness to the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
A drunken pedestrian came up to the checkpoint to see what was taking place.
He was so intoxicated he could not care for his safety and was arrested for being drunk in public.
In two other incidents, drivers switched seating positions with passengers out of fear of being arrested for driving under the influence.
2055 Vehicles through the Checkpoint
633 Vehicles Screened
3 DUI Suspects Arrested
2 Other Arrests
15 Citations Issued
1 Vehicles Impounded for 30 days
15 Unlicensed and Suspended Drivers Sent to Court
The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1!
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