Crime & Safety
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled In Lake Elsinore
"A DUI checkpoint is a proven-effective method to lower these numbers. Additionally, drivers will be checked to ensure that they have a valid driver's license," said Sgt. Marc Cloutier of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
The Lake Elsinore Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver's License checkpoint Saturday at an undisclosed time and location within the city limits.
“Alcohol impaired deaths still make up the largest category of overall vehicle fatalities, with 31 percent of all deaths caused by a drunk driver. A DUI checkpoint is a proven-effective method to lower these numbers. Additionally, drivers will be checked to ensure that they have a valid driver's license,” said Sgt. Marc Cloutier of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
“The Department is continuing its ongoing campaign to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes. DUI checkpoints are conducted to identify offenders and get them off the street, as well as bring awareness to our community of the dangers of impaired driving,” the sergeant said.
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Funding for the operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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