DUI CHECKPOINT NETS ONE ARREST & NUMEROUS CITATIONS
City of Long Beach
["Long Beach Police Department"]
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A- A A+ Long Beach Police Department Media Relations 400 W. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-5273 6/19/2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release # 2017 Subject: DUI CHECKPOINT NETS ONE ARREST & NUMEROUS CITATIONS Contact: Media Relations Detail (562) 570-5273 The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturday, June 17th. The checkpoint was located at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Daisy Avenue, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public. High Visibility Enforcements, which include DUI/Driver’s License checkpoints, have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries. A major component of these checkpoints are the deterrent effects it has on those who might drive while alcohol or drug impaired, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers. Listed below are the statistics related to Saturday’s checkpoint: 1,225 vehicles through checkpoint 461 vehicles screened 1 DUI-alcohol suspect arrested 3 drivers cited for operating a vehicle while license suspended/revoked 22 drivers cited for operating a vehicle while unlicensed 9 citations issued for unsafe driving Drivers are encouraged to download the Designated Driver VIP, or “DDVIP,” free mobile app for Android or iPhone. The DDVIP app helps find nearby bars and restaurants that feature free incentives for the designated sober driver, from free non-alcoholic drinks to free appetizers and more. The feature-packed app even has social media tie-ins and a tab for the non-DD to call Uber, Lyft, or Curb. Studies of California drivers have shown that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent), than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses that can exceed $10,000, not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out. The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1’. This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report. About Long Beach Police Department The mission of the Long Beach Police Department is to enhance public safety through partnerships, while providing a safe City for all people. For more information on the Police Department, please visit us at www.longbeach.gov/police . Follow us on social media to stay connected: Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . 