The Brentwood Police Department will be joining law enforcement agencies throughout California stepping up DUI enforcement at the end of the traditional summer season through Labor Day – August 16 through Sept. 2. During the crackdown period, there will be an increase in law enforcement presence on the roads, including additional officers and DUI checkpoints throughout the state, and those caught driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested.
The Brentwood Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on 8/16/13, on Sand Creek Road near Highland Way between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The California Office of Traffic Safety is reminding Californians to plan ahead during the crackdown and every day by designating a sober driver.
“The end of summer and Labor Day weekend is traditionally a time to have fun,” said Sergeant Bryan Smith. “Don’t let it turn into a time of tragedy or jail visit by driving impaired by alcohol or drugs. We will be out looking for those making that unwise and dangerous choice.”
The Brentwood Police Department will be joining the CHP, Avoid DUI Task Forces and over 115 other local police departments across the state. Specially trained officers will be on hand to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol as well as legal or illegal drugs. In 2011, 774 California drivers with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher were killed in alcohol-impaired crashes. A first-time DUI conviction can cost up to $10,000 in fines, legal fees, and insurance increases.
During the Labor Day weekend in 2011, a total of 138 people across the county were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes involving drivers or motorcycle riders with a .08 BAC or higher. Of those fatalities, 83 percent occurred during early evening and overnight.
Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Brentwood Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to continue to work together to bring an end to these tragedies. If you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.
Address/Location
Brentwood Police Department
9100 Brentwood Boulevard
Brentwood, CA 94513
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
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“The Brentwood Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on 8/16/13, on Sand Creek Road near Highland Way between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.”
These are through Federal grant programs throughout the country this whole next week. They have nothing to do with DUI and more to do with catching people without insurance and other violations. Beware.
btw, I went through this so-called DUI checkpoint, and the police said directly it was a volunteer checkpoint. Where is that mentioned? All I asked was whether I was being detained, and if I was free to go, and I was on my way without giving “my papers” to him.
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