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St. Patrick’s Day Crackdown
General InformationPolice in Salinas are planning on cracking down on drunk drivers over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. Known primarily as a drinking holiday, there is always an increase in drunk drivers on St. Patrick's Day, and in the days surrounding the holiday.
Monterey…
Gilroy DUI Checkpoint
General InformationGilroy Police Department will be holding a DUI and License checkpoint this weekend. The checkpoint will take place from Saturday, February 28 at 9 PM until Sunday, March 1 at 3 AM. The exact location of the checkpoint is not currently known.…
Can You Avoid a Checkpoint?
General InformationOne attorney in Fresno is informing residents of a way to avoid being wrongly accused in a DUI checkpoint. A flyer has been posted at a local fair inviting residents to test his method. Defense attorney Warren Redlich says drivers who sit in…
Oregon Bringing Back Checkpoints?
General InformationIn 1987, Oregon's state constitution explicitly banned DUI checkpoints on local roadways. A new bill has been brought in front of legislators for their consideration. If this passes through legislators it will go onto the ballot, and supporters…
Uber Takes Credit For Fewer DUIs
General InformationLast week, in conjunction with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Uber released a study that showed the number of drunk drivers has dwindled in cities that use Uber. This was especially true in the younger demographic. In a staggering show of what…