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Torrance Police Department
Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 :: 09:18 a.m. PST

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TorranceAlerts – Public – Torrance Police Department DUI Checkpoint Nets 7 Arres

The Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on December 18, 2015, in the E/B lanes of the 4300 block of Pacific Coast Highway between the hours of 8:00 PM and 3:00 AM. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

 

DUI/Drivers License checkpoints have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries. A major component of these checkpoints are the deterrent effects it has on those who might drive drunk or drugged impaired, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers.

 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Ninety Percent of California drivers approve of checkpoints.

 

Throughout the evening, 2,078 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, which resulted in the following:

 

1,575 vehicles screened and drivers contacted

6 DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested

1 DUI-Drug impaired suspect arrested

1 suspect arrested for illegal drugs (possession/transportation/sales)

1 arrested on other criminal charges

11drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked 2 citations issued

 

Law Enforcement emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, don’t drink and drive. The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life saving role. They can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb – all from one screen.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

 

The Torrance Police Department will be conducting another DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint in the near future in our ongoing commitment to lowering deaths and injuries upon our streets and highways. The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1 -1’.

 

“See Something, Say Something”

Emergency 9-1-1

Non-Emergency: 310-618-5641

 

 

 

Provided By:
Torrance Police Department –
Community Affairs Division
310-618-6391 or 310-618-6392
www.Police.TorranceCA.Gov
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www.Facebook.com/TorrancePD
www.Twitter.com/TorrancePD

 

Address/Location
Torrance Police Department
3300 Civic Center Dr
Torrance, CA 90503

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 310-328-3456

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