Full Notification

With the unofficial end of summer almost here, the Sheriff's Department is stepping up efforts to stop impaired drivers from hitting the road leading up to Labor Day.

Watch for increased DUI patrols by deputies across the county beginning on Friday, August 19th through Labor Day on Monday, September 5th.

Deputies will also be holding DUI checkpoints in the following cities:
San Marcos – August 19th
Imperial Beach – August 26th
Vista – August 27th
Encinitas – September 2nd

During the Labor Day enforcement period in 2015 (August 21st to September 7th ), deputies arrested 85 people on suspicion of driving under the influence. During the same period in 2014 (August 15th to September 1st ), 83 drivers were arrested for DUI by the Sheriff's Department.

"There is no excuse for impaired driving," said Sheriff Bill Gore. "The Sheriff's Department has a zero tolerance policy. You will go to jail if our deputies catch you drinking and driving."

If you do drink, be sure to have a designated driver ready or call a taxi or ride-sharing service. Here are some sober rider options:
• MTS (Bus and Trolley): http://goo.gl/5X13j
• NCTD (Bus and Coaster/Sprinter): http://goo.gl/1Lxdpr

Driving Under The Influence, It's Just Not Worth It. Watch our public safety video on the high price of drinking and driving by following the Sheriff's Department on VIMEO: https://goo.gl/NsnA0a.

This Labor Day period, be aware of San Diego County's "Social Host" ordinance. Anyone caught serving alcohol to a minor will be arrested and booked into jail. You can report underage drinking to the Sheriff's Department by calling our non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200.

You can also learn more about your responsibility as a "Social Host" by visiting: www.sdsheriff.net/social-host.

Do the responsible thing: DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!!! DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER!!!

Funding for the Labor Day DUI checkpoints/patrols is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.