Full Notification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20th, 2020
Sergeant Stephen Fine, 650-780-7187 [email protected]

Redwood City Police Department Encourages Public to Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend Responsibly

Redwood City, Calif. – This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend, and as we slowly travel down the road to reopening, the Redwood City Police Department encourages everyone to listen to advice from public health officials and be responsible during these trying times.

To help protect you and your family, Redwood City Police Department will have officers on patrol over the Memorial Day Weekend looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Memorial Day festivities this year will be much different than in years past" Chief of Police Dan Mulholland said. “But what has not changed is the Redwood City Police Department's commitment to keeping our community safe. Please partner with us and do your part to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Don't drink and drive. If you plan on drinking, stay at home and celebrate responsibly.”

Pandemic or no pandemic, it is never okay to drive under the influence of alcohol. Remember, a DUI does not just mean alcohol: some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or “operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

While the state is relaxing stay-at-home rules, Redwood City Police Department advises the public to avoid large gatherings for Memorial Day Weekend and practice physical distancing measures, when feasible, by staying at least six feet away from others.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.




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