San Diego Authorities Arrest 21 in DUI Sweep
21 people were arrested by San Diego police and the CHP for outstanding warrants for DUI offenders in a multi-agency crackdown in the South Bay.
The DUI sweep was funded by a grant from the State Office of Traffic Safety. Police departments from Chula Vista, National City, Coronado, and San Diego as well as the California Highway Patrol all took part in the operation.
“This was considered a successful operation, both in number of impaired drivers removed from the street and in the amount of public awareness generated,” said NCPD Agent Rusty Rea.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
In California, it is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any kind of alcoholic beverage or drug.
If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, blood alcohol concentration, you will be charged with DUI or driving while intoxicated if arrested. You may face a fine and jail time if convicted.
A person that has been charged with driving under the influence has 10 days from the date the arrest was made to request a hearing with the DMV. If that hearing is not requested his or her license will be automatically suspended 30 days after the arrest was made.
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