LANCASTER – No one was arrested for driving under the influence, but five drivers were cited for other violations at a DUI checkpoint in Lancaster Friday night and early Saturday morning, authorities said.
The DUI checkpoint was held on Sierra Highway near Lancaster Boulevard, from 6 p.m. Friday, April 1, to 2 a.m. Saturday, April 2, according Sgt. Michael Politano of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
Politano said the results from the checkpoint are as follows:
- Five drivers were cited for operating a vehicle while unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license.
- 435 vehicles were contacted.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, according to the Sheriff’s Department. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the roads, sheriff’s officials said.
Funding for the Lancaster DUI checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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ACE says
THE BEER JOINTS ALL CONTACT THEIR REGULAR CUSTOMERS AND THEY KNOW WHERE THESE ROOAD BLOCKS ARE MINUTES AFTER THEY GO UP…
MEANWHILE, BOOZE IS SOLD AT EVERY GAS STATION…
Joe Mama says
I wonder if they let the 5 drivers without Licenses or revoked to keep driving after giving them a citation? It wouldn’t surprise me. The laws seem to protect those that break them. This is California for ya.
Troy says
your crazy they don’t protect any one they just want to ticket you get that money or in pound your car and have you pay thousands to get it out