CHP To Conduct DUI Checkpoint In San Diego's North County

VALLEY CENTER, CA — Authorities will conduct a DUI checkpoint Friday in northern San Diego County.

The California Highway Patrol's Oceanside Area office will hold the checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the unincorporated community of Valley Center. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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"All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on our local roadways by intoxicated drivers," Capt. Brad Palmer said.

"Traffic volume permitting, all vehicles will be checked for drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs," he added. "Our objective is to send a clear message to individuals who consider driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; you will be caught, and your vehicle will be towed away."

Funding for the checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.