Stanislaus sheriff plans DUI checkpoint. Nine reasons to not drive impaired
Three days into the new year, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a checkpoint for impaired drivers.
It will be set up Saturday, Jan. 3, at a location and hours that were not disclosed. Drivers will have to stop for checks on whether they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The office got a grant from the California Cannabis Tax Fund for this and other checkpoints. This substance is legal for certain recreational and medicinal users, but not when they are driving.
A news release noted what DUI arrests can mean:
- Time in county jail, especially for repeat offenders
- Suspension or loss of driver’s licenses
- Higher insurance premiums
- Lost wages from work
- Collision repair
- Towing costs
- Court costs
- Attorney fees
“Even worse, a drunk driver can cause a traffic crash that claims someone’s life or even their own,” the release said.
It urged the public to arrange for a sober driver if needed and to follow other laws about cell phones and seat belts. People who suspect an impaired driver should call 911.
