Walnut Creek DUI Checkpoint Netted 1 DUI Arrest

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Last Friday night's Walnut Creek DUI/Drivers License checkpoint produced one arrest for drunk driving.

The Walnut Creek Police Department points out that checkpoints have been shown, statistically, to reduce DUI deaths and injuries. Drivers hear about the checkpoints in advance and choose not to drink and drive.

Here is the outcome from the checkpoint:

[799] Vehicles Screened
[1] DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested
[0] DUI-Drug impaired suspects arrested
[0] Suspects arrested for illegal drugs (possession/transportation/sales)
[0] Arrested on other Criminal Charges
[5] Drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
[5] Citations issued

Drivers are encouraged to download the Designated Driver VIP, or “DDVIP,” free mobile app for Android or iPhone. The DDVIP app helps find nearby bars and restaurants that feature free incentives for the designated sober driver, from free non-alcoholic drinks to free appetizers and more. The feature-packed app has social media tie-ins and a tab for the non-DD to call Uber, Lyft or Curb.

Studies of California drivers have shown that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

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’.

-Image via Milpitas Police Department

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