DUI Checkpoint Planned In Unincorporated Southwest Riverside County

TEMECULA, CA — The California Highway Patrol Temecula Area has planned a sobriety/driver license checkpoint on Friday in the unincorporated area of Southwest Riverside County, according to a spokesperson from that office.

When you see the lit-up sign boards, follow the instructions.

"Motorists approaching the checkpoint will see informational signs advising them that a sobriety checkpoint is ahead," Officer Mike Lassig said.

Once diverted into the lane, motorists will be detained for only a few moments while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint and checks their driver's license.

"CHP sobriety checkpoints are conducted in accordance with the guidelines for checkpoint operations outlined in the California Supreme Court decision, Ingersoll vs. Palmer.

"Traffic volume permitting, all vehicles will be checked," he said.

Drive sober, or you will be pulled over.

The CHP wants to remind the motoring public always to designate a sober driver.

"If you drink, consume a drug, or prescription medication that can impair you, please don’t drive," Lassig said. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.