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Union City Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols Friday, May 5, 2023
Union City, Calif. - The Union City Police Department will be out May 5, 2023, from 6 PM-2 AM, looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI).
“Impaired driving is preventable,” Sergeant Fong said. “It’s a choice. If you’ve been drinking or taking drugs that impair, make the right choice by finding a sober driver or alternate transportation to take you places.”
The Union City Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
For Traffic or specific grant-related questions, please contact:
Traffic Sergeant Steven Fong
510-471-1365 (Main Line)
510-675-5221(Direct Line)
[email protected] (Email)
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