Monterey Park Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint September 11, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within Monterey Park limits.
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
With the easing of stay-at-home restrictions and more bars and restaurants being allowed to open for outdoor dining, the Monterey Park Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe. “The safety of our community is and always will be our mission,” Monterey Park Police Chief Kelly Gordon said. “We are still out there in the middle of a pandemic because driving under the influence is still dangerous and puts a further strain on critical resources.”
Monterey Park Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or operating heavy machinery, which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home. Drivers charged with 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, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Media Contact
Sergeant Gabriel Escarsega, Monterey Park Police Department
gescarsega@montereypark.ca.gov
626-307-1481
www.MontereyPark.ca.gov
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