Two DUI Arrests Made at a Solana Beach Checkpoint
In Solana Beach, a checkpoint that was set up Friday into Saturday that was funded by the State Office of Traffic Safety, nets two driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a sheriff’s sergeant.
There were 736 vehicles that entered the checkpoint that ran from Friday at 8:00 p.m. into Saturday at 1:00 a.m. Only half were stopped by sheriff’s deputies on North Highway 101 at Solana Vista Drive in Solana Beach, said Sgt. Randy Webb.
Of the vehicles that were stopped at the Solana Beach checkpoint, 2 arrests were made for DUI, and five other motorists had their vehicles impounded. Two people were driving on a suspended license and the three others were cited for driving without a license. One person was issued a citation for not driving with his license and having his vehicle registration expired.
The Solana Beach DUI checkpoint was funded by the state Office of Traffic Safety with a federal highway safety grant.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.
If you have 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.
SOLANA BEACH: Checkpoint nets two DUI arrests, North County Times, September 12,2009
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