2,113 Vehicles Drive Through DUI Checkpoint in Encinitas

San Diego Sheriff's Deputies and Officers from Coronado Police Department, Escondido Police Department, San Diego Harbor Police Department, San Diego County Probation Department, and the San Diego Police Department, as part of the AVOID the 16 Taskforce, conducted a DUI sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint in the 1800 block of Olivenhain Road in Encinitas on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The purpose of the checkpoint was to remove impaired and/or unlicensed drivers from the roadway, public education, and deterrence to increase the safety of all drivers.  

A total of 2,113 vehicles approached the checkpoint: 942 vehicles passed through the primary screening area of the checkpoint; and, 63 vehicles were directed to the secondary screening area for further investigation. Three drivers were evaluated for being under the influence and one driver was arrested for DUI – Alcohol. There were four drivers cited for driving on a suspended driver's license, 15 drivers cited for not having a driver's license, one juvenile driver cited for probationary driver license violation and 21 additional cites for other violations. A total of seven vehicles were towed.  

This checkpoint is funded by a grant through the California Office of Traffic Safety. The Office of Traffic Safety and local law enforcement urge drivers to "Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911." You may direct any questions regarding the checkpoint to Sergeant David Cheever (858)513-2812 David.Cheever@sdsheriff.org.