San Diego North County Bus Driver in Custody on Suspected DUI
A San Diego North County bus driver for the North County Transit District was arrested on suspicion of DUI while driving a commercial vehicle, according to a sheriff’s sergeant.
David Joseph Costello, was arrested on suspicion of DUI, after failing field sobriety tests that were administered around 4:25 p.m. at 479 Encinitas Blvd. The 40 year-old alleged DUI bus driver was carrying eight passengers on Route 309 which travels on El Camino Real between Encinitas and Oceanside at the time of his DUI arrest.
According to Alex Wiggins, a spokesman for NCTD, “Our focus is 100 percent safety. We want to make sure not just our passengers, but also our employees are safe. Once our investigation is complete we will take whatever appropriate,” said Wiggins. Executive Director for NCTD, Matt Tucker said, “We take this allegation seriously, and will be very aggressive in investigating and taking whatever action is necessary to prevent a reoccurrence of this event.”
After a tip was given to dispatchers by a passenger who had got off the bus, stating that the driver seemed drunk and was making many unscheduled stops. Costello was arrested on suspicion of driving a commercial vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He is being detained at the Vista Detention Facility.
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 a 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.
North County Bus Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI, 10News.com, June 1, 2010
Bus Driver Accused of DUI, NBC San Diego, June 2, 2010
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