Oceanside CA— Oceanside Police Department Traffic Unit conducted DUI/Driver License checkpoints on August 21, 2015, in the 3300 block of Vista Way and the 4200 block of Mission Ave between the hours of 8:20 p.m. and 11:00 p.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.
DUI/Drivers 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 drunk or drugged impaired, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers.
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. Ninety Percent of California drivers approve of checkpoints.
A total of 304 drivers were screened by officers, with four (4) Field Sobriety Tests given resulting in two DUI arrests. Four (4) vehicles were towed. Four (4) citations were issued for being unlicensed drivers.
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!