Orange County DUI Checkpoints 8/19/2016
DUI checkpoints in Orange County are coming up this Friday, August 19th, 2016, and on Saturday, August 20th, 2016. Look for sobriety checkpoints in the cities of:
- Newport Beach;
- Laguna Beach;
- Seal Beach;
- Buena Park;
- The City of Brea;
- Garden Grove;
- La Habra; and
- South Orange County in Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo and Laguna Woods will see Orange County Sheriff’s Saturation Patrols.
All the Orange County DUI Checkpoints are on 8/19/2016, except for the Laguna Beach DUI Checkpoints and the Seal Beach DUI checkpoints, which are on 8/20/2016.
Newport Beach DUI Checkpoint:
The Newport Beach Police Department announced a Newport Beach DUI checkpoint on Friday, August 19, 2016 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Laguna Beach DUI Checkpoint:
A Laguna Beach DUI checkpoint was announced for Saturday, August 20, 2016. It will take place at an undisclosed location in Laguna Beach between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Seal Beach DUI Checkpoint:
A Seal Beach DUI checkpoint was announced for Saturday, August 20, 2016. It will take place at the intersection of Adolfo Lopez and Seal Beach Boulevard in Seal Beach between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Buena Park DUI Checkpoint:
The City of Brea announced a DUI checkpoint for August 19th at the intersection of Beach Blvd & Stanton Ave in the City of Brea. It will take place from 7pm on 8/19/16, to 3am on 8/20/2016. Buena Park DUI press release here.
Brea DUI Checkpoint:
The City of Brea announced a DUI checkpoint for August 19th at the intersection of Beach Blvd & Stanton Ave in the City of Brea. It will take place from 7pm on 8/19/16, to 3am on 8/20/2016. Brea DUI press release here.
Garden Grove DUI Checkpoint:
The City of Garden Grove announced a DUI checkpoint for August 19th at the intersection of Beach Blvd & Stanton Ave in the City of Brea. It will take place from 9:00 pm on 8/19/16, to 3am on 8/20/2016.
La Habra DUI Checkpoint:
The City of La Habra announced a DUI checkpoint for August 19th at the intersection of Beach Blvd & Stanton Ave in the City of Brea. It will take place from 9:45pm on 8/19/16, to 3am on 8/20/2016. La Habora DUI press release here.
Orange County DUI Saturation Patrols
Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo and Laguna Woods are the site of saturation patrols, courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Saturation patrols involve trained officers, who drive targeted roadways, Patrols are during select time periods and look for typical DUI behavior. Saturation patrol units are equipped with testing units to provide field breath tests for prosecution of DUI.
Saturation patrols are many times over more effective in apprehending DUI suspects when compared to DUI checkpoints in Orange County.
I have discussed why DUI Checkpoints Don’t Work, and Are A Bad Idea, but they continue. Because of the heavy Federal, and State, grant funding, along with contributions for officer overtime, and contributions by MADD. That diverts officers into a less effective activity.
Be careful on Friday and Saturday in Orange County – let people know to expect traffic tie ups near the checkpoints, and save someone from making a bad decision this weekend.