In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved traffic collisions, the Fountain Valley Police Department conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, May 16th from 9pm until 3am. The checkpoint was on Brookhurst Street at the intersection of Talbert Avenue, in the City of Fountain Valley.
A total of 1062 vehicles traveled through the checkpoint and officers were able to contact 914 of the drivers. 1 driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. 1 driver was also arrested for a misdemeanor warrant. 6 drivers were issued citations for being an unlicensed and/or suspended driver. 2 vehicles were impounded.
Funding for this operation was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
