South County Saturation Patrols Join Santa Ana DUI Checkpoint TONIGHT!: Update
UPDATE, DEC. 5, 9:47 A.M.: The Orange County Sheriff's Department this morning announced DUI saturation patrols from 7 tonight through 3 a.m. Saturday in the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel and Laguna Woods. The ops, which are also funded by a California Office of Traffic Safety grant, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, put extra patrol deputies in areas known for DUI-related stops, crashes and fatalities.Courtesy of Orange County Sheriff's Department You don't want to see this guy tonight.
ORIGINAL POST, DEC. 5, 6:03 A.M.: The Santa Ana Police Department holds a DUI/drivers license from 9 tonight through 3 a.m. Saturday, and the location is ... the area of 2000 W. First St. So if you're picking up a sixer from that nearby Superior Grocers, don't starting drinking it UNTIL you get home.Paramount Pictures Can someone explain why I equate Santa Ana DUI checkpoints with Up in Smoke scenes?
All vehicles passing through the checkpoint will be checked "and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested," warns Santa Ana PD, which also invites members of the public to tip them off if they see a buzzed or blazing motorist.
Funding comes from a California Office of Traffic Safety grant, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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