Deputies from the Vista Sheriff’s Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, September 6th in the 700 block of East Vista Way, in the city of Vista.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. Deputies also ensure all drivers are properly licensed.
Here are the results of the checkpoint:
Total cars through the Checkpoint: 1112
Total cars into the Checkpoint: 356
DUI Evaluations: 6
DUI Alcohol Arrests: 4
DUI Drug Arrests: 0
In addition, 28 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license. Six vehicles were towed.
A message from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office: don’t drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We also want to remind the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Media Contact: Sergeant Eric Cottrell
Eric.Cottrell@sdsheriff.gov
Vista Sheriff’s Station: (760) 940-4872
