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The CHP Newhall office has announced their plans to conduct a weekend DUI checkpoint in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County.
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On Friday, Sept. 7, The California Highway Patrol Newhall Area Office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at approximately 6:30 p.m. and conclude at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8.
The location will be announced just prior to the operation. Motorists approaching the checkpoint will see informational signs advising them of a sobriety checkpoint ahead, according to officials.
Once diverted into the lane, motorists will be detained only momentarily while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint.
The goal of the DUI checkpoint is to create awareness among drivers, deter people from driving under the influence and to keep the streets safe for all.
Although checkpoints tend to reduce the number of drinking drivers on the road, the CHP will apprehend DUI drivers who fail to heed our warnings.
Even though arrest totals do not rise dramatically, the psychological influence a checkpoint has on the motoring public is invaluable.
If traffic volume becomes too heavy, vehicles will be selected by a pre-set standard, such as every fifth or tenth vehicle, in order to assure objectivity.
Ed. Note: This information was provided to KHTS by the CHP Newhall office.
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