Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/15/2010 11:37 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 09/18/2010 09:27 AM
Expires: 01/01/2015 12:00 AM
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Sobriety Driver License Checkpoint Scheduled for Friday September 17th From 7pm~1am in Murphys
San Andreas, CA – On Friday September 17, 2010, the California Highway Patrol San Andreas office will be conducting a Sobriety/Driver License Checkpoint. The purpose of the checkpoint is to detect and deter DUI/unlicensed drivers. The checkpoint will be staffed by officers of the California Highway Patrol that are trained in the detection of alcohol and/or drug impaired drivers. CHP Drug Recognition Experts, certified by the ......
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will be on site to provide on the spot assessments of drivers suspected of drug use. The officers will also be equipped with hand held breath testing devices which provide an accurate measure of blood alcohol concentration of those suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Traffic volume permitting, all vehicles, regardless of type, will be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs can be expected to be arrested and booked into the county jail.
NOTE: The checkpoint will be operated in the Murphys area from 7:00 pm – 1:00 am.
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