Sentinel staff report–
The Citrus Heights Police Department said it will deploy officers to the streets on June 30 for a DUI and drivers license checkpoint operation, in an effort to reduce impaired driving through high-publicity enforcement.
Authorities said in a news release that the checkpoint will be held at “an undisclosed location” in the city between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m., beginning Thursday night and continuing through the early hours of July 1.
Q&A: Why do police announce DUI checkpoints in advance?
Past checkpoint operations typically include officers briefly stopping vehicles to look for signs of alcohol and drug impairment, as well as checking drivers for valid licensing. Police also warn that drugs which may impair driving include many prescription drugs and even some over-the-counter medications.
As previously reported on The Sentinel, the Citrus Heights Police Department says it announces DUI operations in advance as a public awareness tool to help deter drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel in the first place. The department also regularly deploys “DUI Saturation Patrols,” which specifically search for, and pull over, drivers showing signs of intoxication.
Funding for CHPD’s checkpoints comes from a California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant, through the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. Last year, CHPD announced it had been awarded a $205,000 OTS grant to help fund a year-long program of safety-related efforts, including DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols.
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Sentinel staff report–
The Citrus Heights Police Department said it will deploy officers to the streets on June 30 for a DUI and drivers license checkpoint operation, in an effort to reduce impaired driving through high-publicity enforcement.
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