In Poway, a DUI checkpoint was set up at the 14400 block of Pomerado Road on March 18th, from 7 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. 669 drivers passed through and only 3 driving under the influence arrests were made.
Chula Vista also conducted a DUI checkpoint on the 2300 block of Main Street, from 7 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., on the same day. 1,047 vehicles passed through this one, and only 4 were arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
San Diego, Oceanside, and San Marcos announced they would have a DUI roadblock; however, they have yet to release their statistics.
Online Sources:
DUI Checkpoints Net 7 Drunken Driving Arrests: 10news.com
News Releases: San Diego Sheriff’s Department
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