Law enforcement agencies to increase patrols for Memorial Day weekend. Here’s where
(FOX40.COM) — Drivers should expect to see an increased presence of officers on California roadways for Memorial Day weekend.
The California Highway Patrol is starting a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) on Friday at 6:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Monday.
During the agency’s enforcement period on Memorial Day weekend in 2023, there were 1,100 DUI arrests and 46 people killed in crashes during a 78-hour period.
“Loss of life on our roads is preventable when drivers make safe and responsible choices behind the wheel,” CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said. “Always remember to drive sober, avoid distraction, adhere to the speed limit, and ensure adults are buckled up and children are properly secured in an appropriate car seat.”
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Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,000 in fines and penalties and a suspended license.
As the CHP steps ups enforcement, here are areas where drivers should expect DUI checkpoints during Memorial Day travel.
Yolo County
The CHP is conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Friday on State Route 16 east of Country Road 97 near Woodland.
The checkpoint will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why does California law enforcement announce DUI checkpoints?
Stanislaus County
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office said its holding a sobriety checkpoint on Friday at an undisclosed time and location.
“The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is prepare to stop and arrest my drunk driver they see to keep roads and community safe,” the sheriff’s office said. “Having a sober driver is just the first step in keeping the night safe.”
City of Lodi
The Lodi Police Department said it will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday at an undisclosed location.
The checkpoint will run from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
The location is determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, police said.
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