DUI Sobriety Checkpoints

Police departments and sheriff’s offices have long used sobriety checkpoints to find people driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Some states, such as California, are now issuing grants to both city and county departments to fund more DUI checkpoints throughout the year.

Not only are DUI checkpoints highly effective in catching drunk drivers, but they also bring in lots of additional revenue. On any given night police impound numerous vehicles, not only those driven by drunk drivers, but also those driven by people without a license, with a suspended license, or with an arrest warrant out in their name. Using California as an example, one police department earned close to $40 million just from fines and towing fees, and police officers collected over $30 million in overtime pay from working at the checkpoints.

Remember, police are stepping up their DUI enforcement efforts and have no plans of backing off anytime soon. If you are planning to drink, make sure you take the appropriate steps to ensure you are not left in a position where you have to drive. Ask a friend for a ride, designate a sober driver, or call a cab. Police are looking for drunk and intoxicated drivers, and will not hesitate to place you under arrest if you’re found driving drunk.

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