One individual was arrested for driving beneath the affect throughout a DUI checkpoint on Colton Avenue at New York Road Saturday, Dec. 18. 4 drivers had been cited for driving with no license or with a suspended license.
A complete of 227 autos handed by means of the checkpoint within the eastbound lane of Colton Avenue between 8 p.m. Saturday and a pair of a.m. Sunday.
Checkpoint areas are chosen primarily based on a historical past of DUI crashes and arrests. The first objective of checkpoints is to not make arrests, however to advertise public security by deterring drivers from driving impaired.
In the course of the checkpoint, officers search for indicators that drivers are inebriated and/or medication.
The Redlands Police Division reminds the general public that impaired driving is not only from alcohol. Some prescription drugs or over-the-counter medication could intrude with driving. All the time observe instructions to be used and browse warning labels about driving or “working heavy equipment,” which incorporates driving a automotive. Whereas medicinal and leisure marijuana are authorized, driving beneath the affect of marijuana is prohibited.
For those who plan on ingesting or taking drugs that will influence your means to drive safely, keep dwelling.
Drivers charged with DUI face a mean of $13,500 in fines and penalties, in addition to a suspended license.
Funding for this program was offered by a grant from the California Workplace of Site visitors Security, by means of the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration.
