DUI Enforcement

Encinitas DUI Checkpoint Statistics Announced By San Diego Sheriff

December 13, 2010 | The Law Offices of Susan L. Hartman

The San Diego Sheriff’s Department announced the results of their Encinitas DUI checkpoint. According to the press release, the checkpoint was conducted on the 1800 block of South El Camino Real.

Only two DUI arrests were made even though 929 cars passed through, 521 drivers were contacted, and five people did the field sobriety tests (FST’s).

The American Beverage Institute (ABI), a restaurant trade association, claims that only 1% of those who pass through a checkpoint are charged with DUI. In this particular checkpoint, less than 1% of those who passed through were arrested.

Encinitas to Conduct a DUI Checkpoint and Saturation Patrol

December 9, 2010 | The Law Offices of Susan L. Hartman

The Encinitas Station of the San Diego Sheriff’s Department announced in a press release they will be conducting a holiday DUI checkpoint and saturation patrol on Friday, December 10th, from 8 p.m. until 3 a.m. The checkpoint will be located at the 1700 block of South El Camino Real.

It is the holiday season. You can expect that law enforcement from Chula Vista and El Cajon to Oceanside and Temecula will be out in full force looking for drivers who are under the influence. Do not take a chance of getting arrested. Plan ahead before you head out to your holiday party.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recommends you use a designated driver, prepare to stay the night, call a friend for a ride, or call a cab. BUT, If you do get arrested for DUI, an aggressive DUI attorney can protect your rights. You have to act fast. You only have 10 days from the date of arrest to request a DMV hearing; otherwise, your driving privilege will be revoked or suspended.

Santee Sobriety Checkpoint Results In 5 DUI Arrests

December 7, 2010 | The Law Offices of Susan L. Hartman

A Santee DUI checkpoint was conducted by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department on Saturday, December 4th, from 8:30 p.m. until 3 a.m. Sunday morning. 751 cars were contacted on the 8800 block of Mission Gorge Road, which yielded 5 DUI arrests, according to the Sheriff’s Department Press Release.

The checkpoint was conducted under a grant provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety.

Now that the holidays are here, you can expect that all law enforcement, including the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, San Diego, Chula Vista, National City, El Cajon, and La Mesa Police Departments, and the California Highway Patrol, will be stepping up their efforts to find drunk drivers.

Poway Station of the San Diego Sheriff’s Department Conducts Driving Under The Influence Checkpoint

December 6, 2010 | The Law Offices of Susan L. Hartman

The Poway Station of the San Diego Sheriff’s Department announced in a press release that it conducted a DUI checkpoint on Friday, December 3rd, 2010, from 7 p.m. until 3 a.m., near the 11700 block of Poway Road. 1,328 vehicles passed through; however, no DUI arrests were made.

During that time, the deputies stepped up their patrol for DUI suspects in a saturation patrol and two suspected DUI arrests were made.

In their press release, the Sheriff’s Department claimed such checkpoints have been proven effective to lower the number of DUI deaths. They specifically cited the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which claims the total traffic fatalities are at their lowest levels in six decades and in California DUI deaths declined by 16 percent, from 1,132 in 2007 to 950 in 2009.