Seven drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol at a checkpoint overnight in Pacific Beach, according to the San Diego Police Department.
The checkpoint was held in the 2600 block of Ingraham Street between 11:00 p.m. Friday and 3:00 a.m. Saturday, SDPD said.
A total of 625 vehicles traveled through the checkpoint, 245 were screened and 13 underwent sobriety tests. Police cited one driver who was operating a vehicle unlicensed, or while suspended/revoked, two drivers were issued citations and seven vehicles were impounded. "DUI/Driver License checkpoints have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration , checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent," SDPD said.
Driver's caught driving impaired can expect jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, and other expenses that can exceed $10,000.
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