DUI checkpoint in Escondido leads to 2 arrests, several citations

19.04.2025    Times of San Diego    2 views
DUI checkpoint in Escondido leads to 2 arrests, several citations

A DUI checkpoint in San Diego Photo courtesy of San Diego Police A checkpoint this weekend resulted in two arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol and motorists cited for driving without a license the Escondido Police Department revealed Saturday Four people received citations for driving on a suspended license at the checkpoint which took place Friday evening at Centre City Parkway and Decatur Way Between p m and midnight vehicles went through the checkpoint with drivers stopped according to the EPD DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on informed incidents of impaired driving-related crashes EPD bureaucrats commented The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote masses safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads In related news the EPD noted drivers were cited for traffic violations earlier Friday that commonly lead to crashes termed primary collision factors During that operation held from a m to p m officers stopped motorists Police reported drivers were cited for cell phone use driving without a license signs and signal violations speeding and unsafe turning movements Ryan Banks interim EPD chief disclosed the department urges all motorists to drive with care on every trip Reducing crashes and ensuring a safe trip experience for everyone is a high priority for the Escondido Police Department he added The state Office of Traffic Safety via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration paid for the Friday traffic operations the EPD commented The next DUI checkpoint in Escondido is set for June City News Amenity

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