Just before midnight on Saturday, December 28, 2019, San Mateo Police Department officers investigated a DUI collision at the intersection of E 3rd Avenue / S Norfolk Street. With a dog in her car, the driver severed a signal light at the base and then collided into a palm tree. The driver was subsequently arrested for DUI related charges and her dog was placed in the care of the Peninsula Human Society & SPCA.
The ripple effects of DUI driving destroys lives. Please remember to celebrate responsibly because there’s no good excuse for impaired driving. Have a plan to either designate a driver, use a ride share service, AAA, or contact one of our certified taxi cabs. Also, don’t forget about free train rides offered by CalTrain starting on Dec. 31st at 8 pm. The last train leaves San Francisco at 2 am on Jan. 1st.
We want to wish everyone a happy and safe New Year’s Eve!
AAA SAFE RIDES FOR EVERYONE
Free towing within a 10-mile radius for non-members and members.
https://newsroom.aaa.com/safety/holiday-safe-ride-program/
CALTRAIN FREE RIDES ON NEW YEAR’S EVE
How to Catch a Free Train Ride on New Year’s Eve
http://www.caltrain.com/schedules/holidayservice.html
SMPD CERTIFIED TAXI PROVIDERS
(In Alphabetical Order)
Luxor Cab (650) 344-1414
Merit Taxi (650) 571-0606
Yellow Cab (650) 342-1234
MESSAGE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Please don’t hesitate to report suspected drunk or impaired drivers immediately to police by calling 911. With your help, we can combat this dangerous crime together and save lives. Some visible signs of impaired driving can include:
* Quick acceleration or deceleration
* Tailgating, weaving, or zig-zagging across the road
* Almost striking an object, curb, or vehicle
* Stopping without cause or erratic braking
* Drifting in and out of traffic lanes
