Crime & Safety

DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Dec. 21 In Southwest Riverside County

The checkpoint will be operated by the California Highway Patrol.

The Temecula Area CHP office will be conducting a DUI/license checkpoint Saturday night in Southwest Riverside County, a spokesman has announced.

The exact times and the location of the Dec. 21 checkpoint have not been made public. However, motorists approaching the operation will see informational signs advising them that a checkpoint is ahead. 

"Motorists will be detained only a few moments while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint and checks their driver license," according to a report from CHP officer Nathan Baer.

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The Temecula CHP office covers all the unincorporated areas of Southwest Riverside County, as well as the freeways and state routes that run through the area.

"The holiday season can be particularly dangerous for drivers. Young adults, males and those driving at night, are among those who have the greatest risk of being involved in a collision with an alcohol-impaired driver or worse yet, losing their lives. Local law enforcement will be out in force, cracking down on impaired driving," Baer's report read.  

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Along with the increased enforcement effort, the CHP is asking motorists to call 911 to report suspected drunk drivers. Callers should be prepared to provide dispatchers a description of the vehicle, its location, and direction of travel.

 


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