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DUI checkpoint in Palmdale this Friday

by The AV Times Staff • August 15, 2013

DUI checkpoint Palmdale
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PALMDALE – The Palmdale Sheriff’s Station Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI Checkpoint this Friday (Aug. 16) at an undisclosed location within the city limits, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment.  Officers will also check drivers for proper licensing and will strive to delay motorists only momentarily.  When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.  Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.

Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.  Based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence.  Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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3 comments for "DUI checkpoint in Palmdale this Friday"

  1. Palmdale_Steve says

    August 17, 2013 at 7:27 am

    Where was the checkpoint and what were the results?

  2. Jim says

    August 16, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Bring it on Pigs!!

  3. Rooney says

    August 15, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    Go get em guys! You’re the best!!!!

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