Imperial Beach DUI Sobriety Checkpoint Set Up Last Weekend
A DUI sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint was set up in Imperial Beach over the weekend by Sheriff’s deputies in an effort to keep drunken drivers off the streets.
According to San Diego Sheriff’s Sgt. Jose Sanchez, the DUI checkpoint was set up last Saturday from 7:30p.m. to 2 a.m. at Ninth Street and Palm Avenue in Imperial Beach.
Vehicles driven by persons driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, unlicensed drivers or persons driving on suspended licenses will have their vehicles towed and would be placed on a 30-day hold at the drivers expense. Storing a vehicle for 30 days can cost up to $1,500.
Other DUI and sobriety checkpoints will be scheduled throughout the summer in various San Diego County areas.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
If you are caught in a DUI checkpoint, your arrest comes from professionals doing the job they are trained to do. Their goal is to keep drivers who drink to stay off the roads. In California, it is unlawful for any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs to drive.
If you have a 0.08 percent or more, be weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charges with driving under the influence or DUI if apprehended. You may face jail if you are convicted.
Imperial Beach sobriety checkpoint tonight, Sign on San Diego, June 12, 2009
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