Police Release Results Of Friday's DUI Checkpoint

SOLANO COUNTY, CA – One driver was arrested for suspected driving under the influence of alcohol, another for suspected driving under the influence of drugs, and a third for an outstanding felony warrant at the DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint held Friday night in Solano County, according to law enforcement.

The Fairfield Police Department Traffic Unit conducted the operation on North Texas Street north of East Tabor Avenue from 6 p.m. to midnight.

In addition to the arrests, 16 motorists were cited or arrested for allegedly operating vehicles while unlicensed or suspended, and five additional drivers were officially served with notices of suspended licenses, police said.

Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public. This checkpoint was timed to coincide with the Labor Day weekend and additional DUI saturation patrols, police said.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.

The department emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving, reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, don’t drink and drive.

The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California.

Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life-saving role. They can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb – all from one screen.

Fairfield PD will be conducting another DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint in September as part of an ongoing commitment to lowering deaths and injuries upon our streets and highways.

The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1’.

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