LANCASTER – Two drivers were arrested on suspicion of drunken driving this past Saturday at a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint conducted by the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
The operation was conducted from 6 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 14) to 2 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 15) in the east bound lanes of Avenue I at Date Avenue in Lancaster.
The results of the checkpoint are as follows:
* 865 vehicles driven through the checkpoint.
* 865 drivers screened at the checkpoint.
* Two people arrested for DUI – alcohol.
* One person arrested for knowingly allowing an unlicensed driver to drive, 14604(a) CVC.
* Three arrested for misdemeanor traffic warrants.
* Four suspended /revoked license violations.
* 14 unlicensed driver violations.
* Four vehicles were impounded for 30 days.
* Three vehicles were stored for one day.
* 11 vehicles were released per checkpoint release procedures.
Lancaster DUI checkpoint set for Dec. 20
There will be another DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint in Lancaster on Friday, Dec. 20 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Deputies will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Deputies will also check drivers for proper licensing and will strive to delay motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.
Funding for these operations is provided to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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RAINA says
IF THESE ARE DUI CHECK POINTS THEN WHY ARE THEY STOPPING EVERYONE ? SHOULDNT IT BE ONLY DRIVERS WHO THEY SUSPECT ARE IMPAIRED? HENCE THE REASON DUI CHECKPOINT ? ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO DISCLOSE THE LOCATION BY LAW PRIOR TO DEC 20TH? IT FEELS LIKE THEY ARE USING THESE CHECK POINT FOR ENTRAPMENT AS MY UNDERSTANDING BY LAW THERE HAS TO BE PROBABLE CAUSE TO PULL SOMEONE OVER AND ASK FOR LICENCE AND REGISTRATION
RAINA says
DONT GET ME WRONG I APPLAUD GETTING DRUNK DRIVERS OFF THE ROAD BUT THIS SEEMS MORE LIKE A MONEY MAKING TOOL AND THE DUI CHECKPOINT IS BEING ABUSED BY THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT .BOTTOM LINE IS IF YOU DON”T LOOK OR SMELL OF ALCOHOL THEN WAIVE THEM THROUGH .ITS HARASSMENT OF INNOCENT PEOPLE .I SPENT 45 MINUTES IN LINE TO GET THROUGH ONE AND MISSED TAKING MY KIDS TO THE MOVIES THE OTHER WEEK