Fremont Plans DUI Checkpoint

FREMONT, CA — The Fremont Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint this Saturday, June 17, 2017 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Officers will be checking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.

Officers will also check driver's licenses.

According to Fremont Police, "The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough."

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Fremont Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to continue to work together to bring an end to these tragedies.

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