Full Notification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 25th, 2020
CONTACT:
National City Police Department

Your Actions Save Lives: Celebrate 4th of July Holiday Responsibly

National City, Calif. – As we approach the 4th of July holiday, the National City Police Department encourages the public to be responsible and safe over Independence Day Weekend by not driving impaired.

Many 4th of July events and shows have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but more restaurants are now open, making it that much more important for National City Police Department to keep the community safe.

July 4th falls on a Saturday this year, and to keep families safe, the National City Police Department will have extra officers on patrol throughout the Independence Day Weekend looking for drivers suspected of driving impaired.

“We are all anxious to get out and return to some sense of normalcy,” National City Police Department Motor Officer L. Nguyen. “But that doesn’t excuse forgetting how to be safe on the road by driving impaired.”

The National City Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from 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.

If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home. If you are going out, designate a sober driver before leaving for the evening.

The National City Police Department encourages the community to think of the safety of themselves and their families when enjoying the Independence Day holiday. Your actions save lives.

Funding for DUI enforcement was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.


MEDIA NOTES: To schedule an interview regarding the National City Police Department Traffic Safety Operations, please contact Sergeant D. Ballardo at (619) 336-4475 or via email at [email protected]