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January Traffic Safety Awareness - Buzzed driving is Drunk Driving
| Nature of Incident: | January Traffic Safety Awareness – Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving | ||
| Location: | Thousand Oaks, CA | ||
| Date & Time: | Month of January 2022 | ||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Thousand Oaks Police Department – Traffic Bureau | ||
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| Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving The Thousand Oaks Police Department strives to promote traffic safety within the community. In an effort to recognize certain hazards while driving, the Traffic Bureau is continuing a monthly traffic awareness reminder program, addressing a traffic topic each month. While we focus on a specific topic each month, it’s always imperative to constantly strive to follow all rules of the road. The month of January is dedicated to “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.” California law states it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level equal to or greater than .08%. In addition, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of a drug or the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. Here are some important facts you should know:
For more information on impaired driving please visit: https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/buzzed-driving https://www.adcouncil.org/Our-Campaigns/Safety/Buzzed-Driving-Prevention https://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/get-materials/drunk-driving/buzzed-driving-drunk-driving |
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| Prepared by: | Sgt. Dennis Sliva | ||
| News Release Date: | January 3, 2022 | ||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Sgt. Dennis Sliva Office (805) 494-8271 [email protected] |
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| Approved by: | Captain Dean Cook | ||
Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511