20 vehicles towed during DUI/Drivers License checkpoint in Concord on Saturday
The following information is from Concord Police Department Cpl. Eric Olson, it’s in regards to last night’s DUI/Drivers License checkpoint in Concord:
The Concord Police Department conducted a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday, February 12, 2011, from 9:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., as part of The City of Concord’s commitment to public safety.
This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in the City of Concord. The location of Saturday’s checkpoint was on Willow Pass Road between Franquette Avenue and Market Street.
The goal of the DUI Checkpoint was removing impaired drivers and to bring awareness to the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
The results of the DUI Checkpoint were as follows:
- 861 Vehicles Screened at the checkpoint
- 4 DUI Suspects Arrested
- 20 Vehicles Impounded
- 15 Unlicensed/Suspended Drivers Arrested and Issued Citations
- 1 Warrant Arrest
These enforcement efforts were funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| February 13 2011 at 08:52 AM
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