A message from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office: don’t drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
On Saturday, December 13th, the Vista Sheriff’s Station will conduct a DUI checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the City of Vista.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data on impaired-driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
The Sheriff’s Office reminds 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.
If you plan on drinking or are taking medications that can affect your ability to drive, please take these precautions to avoid a DUI:
Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, a ride-share, a taxi, or public transportation – to get home.
Walking while impaired is also dangerous. Have someone sober walk you home or stay with you until a sober driver is available to pick you up.
Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
Hosting a party? Offer non-alcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
