DUI Checkpoint Planned Tonight

The Burlingame police department is cracking down on drunk driving and kicks off the campaign tonight with a DUI/License checkpoint beginning at 6 p.m. in the northwest section of Burlingame.

Burlingame police join almost 10,000 police departments nationwide participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign occurring August 19 through September 5, coinciding with the Labor Day weekend.

“All too often, innocent, law-abiding people suffer tragic consequences and the loss of loved ones due to this careless disregard for human life,” said Police Chief Ed Wood in a statement. “Because we’re committed to ending the carnage, we’re intensifying enforcement during the crackdown.”

San Mateo County similarly will run DUI checkpoints and DUI task forces during the 18-day operation.

Impaired drivers face loss of driver licenses, jail time or mandatory use of ignition interlocks. They also risk heightened insurance rates and expensive legal fees.

“Our message is simple and unwavering,” Wood said. “If we find you driving impaired, we will arrest you. No exceptions.”