Crime & Safety
2 Arrested, 5 Cited At Livermore DUI Checkpoint
The DUI checkpoint kicked off a beefed up holiday enforcement period that runs Dec. 13 through New Year's Day.
LIVERMORE, CA — A checkpoint in Livermore Friday night netted two DUI arrests and five citations for unlicensed drivers, according to police.
The Livermore Police Department checkpoint ran from 8 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday on First Street at Portola Avenue.
The checkpoint kicked off a beefed up holiday enforcement period that runs Dec. 13 through New Year's Day. The Livermore Police Department will have an increased number of officers on patrol looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
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"Unfortunately, this time of year is when we see more people driving impaired," said Livermore traffic Sgt. Glen Robbins. "There is no excuse for driving after drinking or using drugs that impair. There are many ways to get home safely without driving."
Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and marijuana can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs, the LPD said.
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