SAN RAFAEL, CA — Police will hold a DUI checkpoint April 24 in San Rafael and have announced when it will take place, police said.
The San Rafael Police Department has planned a DUI checkpoint for 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the southern area of San Rafael, police said.
“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Sergeant Mathis said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety.”
Police said they determine checkpoint locations based on data that shows incidents of impaired driving-related crashes.
Police are reminding the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol but also some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Cannabis may be legal to use in California but it is still illegal to drive under the influence, police said.
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