Crime & Safety
CAUTION: CHP Will Set Up DUI Checkpoints Saturday
To deter drunk driving, the California Highway Patrol will stop cars during a four period at locations throughout the Peninsula and South Bay.
Updated Saturday 7 p.m. with location of checkpoint.
Don't drink and drive.
That's the simple message that the Redwood City Area Office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) hopes to make clear on Saturday, July 14, 2012 with the several checkpoints they will have. There will be one at:
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DATE: Saturday, July 14, 2012
TIME: 8 p.m to 12 a.m.
LOCATION: SR-92 Westbound west of I-280
(by the Crystal Springs Reservoir)
According to a CHP press release, "members of our community are injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. It is the Department’s goal to use this enforcement tool to assist with the reduction of injury and fatal collisions that are caused by drunk drivers."
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CHP suggests that people who plan to consume alcohol designate a driver.
During July 4th weekend, Santa Clara County boasted in DUIs, compared to the previous year.
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