No DUI Arrests Made at Poway Checkpoint

Though three DUI evaluations were conducted Saturday evening by sheriff's deputies at the 14300 block of Pomerado Road, no DUI arrests were made, according to the sheriff's department.

Two citations were issued for driving on a suspended license for a DUI related suspension and one driver was cited for driving without a valid driver license. Two vehicles were also towed from the checkpoint because the drivers were operating motor vehicles on suspended licenses.

The sheriff's department said a total of 866 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, with 784 vehicles screened in the primary inspection area. Twenty-three vehicles were sent to the secondary screening area so the driver could have their license status checked and or be screened for intoxication.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department said the checkpoint's intent was to educate the public of the dangers associated with drinking and driving, as well as serve as a deterrent to potentially impaired drivers. It was funded through a grant by the California Office of Traffic Safety.