The Arrowhead CHP office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed mountain location on Saturday, May 21. Don’t drink and drive or you could end up in custody. It’s a sobering thought! (File Photo by ROTWNEWS.com)
By G. T. Houts
Mountain Communities – The CHP will be conducting a sobriety/drivers license checkpoint on Saturday, May 21, in the unincorporated mountain area of San Bernardino County. The exact location is not announced.
The goal of the checkpoint — which will be staffed by the Arrowhead CHP office — is to ensure the safe passage of each and every motorist in the mountain communities.
“A sobriety checkpoint,” according to the media release issued by CHP Officer Juan Quintero, “is a proven effective tool for achieving this goal and is designated to augment existing patrol operations. The CHP will be keeping a close eye out for impaired drivers.
“The checkpoint is designed to augment existing patrol operations,” Quintero added.
Drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs can be expected to be arrested, Quintero emphasized in his media advisory.
DON’T DRINK & DRIVE
If you’re going to drink…
- Designate a driver.
- Call a cab.
- Stay at your home or hotel.
- Call a friend or family member.
CHECKPOINT FUNDING
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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