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Thousand Oaks Police Department
Wednesday September 14th, 2016 :: 03:15 p.m. PDT

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Thousand Oaks Police to Conduct a DUI / Drivers License Checkpoint

<p><strong>DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Planned this Weekend </strong></p>

<p>The Thousand Oaks Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on September 17, 2016, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 9:00 pm and 3:00 am.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes.&nbsp; Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely.&nbsp; DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence.&nbsp; Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.</p>

<p>In California, this deadly crime led to 867 deaths and over 23,000 serious injuries in 2013 because someone failed to designate a sober driver.&nbsp; Nationally, the latest data shows over 10,000 were killed by an impaired driver. &nbsp;Over the course of the past three years officers have investigated 303 DUI collisions which have claimed 3 lives and resulted in another 130 injuries.</p>

<p>Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily.&nbsp; Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving, which now accounts for a growing number of impaired driving crashes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems.&nbsp; A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent).&nbsp; Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol. Everyone should be mindful that if you&rsquo;re taking medication, whether prescription or over-the-counter, drinking even small amounts of alcohol can greatly intensify the impairment affects.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Law Enforcement emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead.&nbsp; Designate a sober driver or call a cab.&nbsp; But whatever you do, don&rsquo;t drink and drive.&nbsp; The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. &nbsp;Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to &ldquo;Map a Spot&rdquo; with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a &ldquo;List of Spots&rdquo; to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. &nbsp;Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life saving role.&nbsp; They can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb &ndash; all from one screen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.</p>

<p>Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Thousand Oaks Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to &lsquo;Report Drunk Driver &ndash; Call 9-1-1&rsquo;.</p>

Address/Location
Thousand Oaks Police Department
2101 E Olsen Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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