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Redlands Police will step up patrols and hold an Aug. 15 DUI checkpoint as part of a Labor Day safety campaign targeting impaired driving.
Redlands Police will step up patrols and hold an Aug. 15 DUI checkpoint as part of a Labor Day safety campaign targeting impaired driving.
REDLANDS, Calif. — The Redlands Police Department is increasing patrols and conducting a DUI checkpoint this month as part of a national campaign to reduce impaired driving during the final weeks of summer.
Additional officers will be on patrol from Aug. 13 through Labor Day, Sept. 1, watching for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The effort is part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
As part of the enforcement, a DUI checkpoint will be held from 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, to 1 a.m. Saturday at an undisclosed location. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on data showing where impaired driving crashes are most likely to occur.
“We want everyone to enjoy their end-of-summer travels and Labor Day festivities, but it’s important to do so responsibly,” Redlands Police Traffic Sgt. Martin Gonzalez said in a press release Aug. 11. “Driving under the influence not only puts your life at risk but also endangers everyone else on the road. Our goal is to reduce preventable crashes and save lives.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 12,429 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2023 — one person every 42 minutes.
Police note that impairment is not limited to alcohol. Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and cannabis products can also affect a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely.
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI in California face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties and a suspended license.
To reduce risks on the road, police recommend planning ahead by arranging a sober ride, buckling up, avoiding distractions, following the speed limit, staying alert for pedestrians and bicyclists, and taking breaks on long trips.
Residents who see an impaired driver are urged to call 911. More information on traffic safety is available at GoSafelyCA.org.
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