LANCASTER – No one was arrested for driving under the influence, but 12 drivers were arrested for other violations at a DUI/ driver’s license checkpoint in Lancaster Friday, authorities said.
Personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Lancaster Station conducted the checkpoint from 6 p.m. Friday, March 6, to 2 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Avenue K and 32th Street West, according to Detective Michael V. Politano of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
The results from the checkpoint are as follows:
* 628 vehicles traveled through the checkpoint.
* 628 drivers were checked at the checkpoint.
* 17 drivers were given field sobriety tests.
* No dui suspects were arrested.
* 6 suspended license drivers were arrested and sent to court.
* 4 unlicensed drivers were arrested and sent to court.
* 2 suspects were arrested for failing to have a DUI Ignition Interlock Device (IID).
* 6 vehicles were impounded for 30 days.
* 4 vehicles were released per checkpoint release procedures.
DUI/driver’s license checkpoints have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries, according to Politano. A major component of these checkpoints is the deterrent effects it has on those who might drive drunk or drugged impaired, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers, he stated.
Funding for these operations is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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concerned citize says
Its a dui check point and no one arested for dui ……… winning …….
Lane says
No one went to jail. They were cited and released at the location. Most of them will probably have their cases dismissed in court if they obtain their license prior to their court appearance. They will have to pay for towing and storage fees, but that’s what you get for driving on a suspended license. I pay to have my license renewed, register my cars, and have insurance. So can everybody else. You feel sorry for these people, till they crash into you, and you learn they have no license or insurance.
r says
Well said.
NoAV says
The schemers found 12 more bank accounts to vacuum dry based on exaggerated statistics and emotionalism. If the Antelope Valley was erased from Earth it would be a good thing. FTAV all day.
Mike C says
How many cars were impounded that the LA Sherriffs will have first dibs on at the next impound auction. I don’t think they should be allowed to buy them beings their the ones impounding them.
Frank rizzo says
I don’t think they want to buy the pos vehicles they impound.
David says
Sent to court sounds pretty business-like. Don’t you mean “sent to jail?” Court comes after spending Friday night, Saturday, Sunday and part of Monday in jail. A bit harsh, don’t you think for someone that forgot to renew their license or registration on time?
vicnails says
It says “unlicensed” not un-renewed. And it says suspended, which means you cannot drive until your allowed to have the priveledge to drive again.
Rankin says
Let’s have some unannounced speeding checkpoints using 5 mph over posted limit as the criteria for citation….
Dust says
Not only that, but it keeps people who should not be driving (uninsured, suspended or revoked, unlicensed, etc.) off the streets, further increasing saftly of others.