"DUI arrests can be embarrassing and expensive but they're easy to
prevent," said Blythe Police Chief Steve Smith "If you're drinking, hand
your keys over to a designated sober driver or call a taxi or sober
friend for a ride home. Don't risk an arrest - or worse, a serious
injury or even death."
Smith said the purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the
number of traffic collisions related to intoxicated drivers and hit and
run collisions. The checkpoint will serve as a reminder to use
designated drivers and not drink.
"Our message is simple: if we catch you driving drunk, you will be arrested," Smith said.
It is the goal of the Blythe Police Department and the California
Highway Patrol to continue providing public awareness on the dangers of
drinking and driving, providing a safe holiday weekend, and educating
the public on laws concerning driving without a driver's license.
Motorists approaching a checkpoint will need to observe traffic signs,
information and police officers advising that a checkpoint is ahead.
Once diverted into a lane, motorists will be delayed a moment while an
officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint.
Funding for this checkpoint comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the Avoid the 30 Coalition.
"We can all help make our streets safer," said Smith. "Please report drunk drivers - call 911.
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