Tuesday, November 11, 2008

San Diego DUI Checkpoint Results

by DUI Daily Staff

The San Diego Sheriff's Department, Lemon Grove Station, conducted a Drunk Driving / Driver's License Checkpoint at the 6900 block of East Broadway, in the City of Lemon Grove. The Checkpoint took place between 7:30 P.M. and 2:00 A.M., beginning on Friday, September 12, 2008. A total of 1160 vehicles passed through the checkpoint with 1135 vehicles contacted. The results of this operation include the following:

* 125 Vehicles sent into secondary inspection.
* 78 Citations issued for various violations.
* 11 Vehicles stored for various violations.
* 8 Field Sobriety Tests given.
* 3 Individuals arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
* 1 Individual arrested for a Felony Warrant (Out of State).
* 8 Unlicensed Drivers Cited.

Funding for the Checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).