Our Newport Beach DUI Lawyers have learned taht Newport Beach Police Department traffic officers will conduct a sobriety checkpoint from 6 p.m. tonight until 1 a.m. Thursday.
The checkpoint will be northbound Newport Boulevard at Finley Avenue, a location selected Ac€A“based upon its proximity to bars and restaurants,Ac€Â? according to a police statement. Ac€A“Site determination was also based upon roadway configuration, sight distances, traffic volume, lighting, and motorist safety,Ac€Â? the statement said.
The checkpoint will be clearly marked, police said, and vehicles will be selected to move through the check lanes on a pre-set basis to ensure objectivity and timeliness. Ac€A“Motorists will be greeted and given an informational brochure on Ac€ËoDriving Under The Influence,Ac€â„c prepared by the Newport Beach Police Department Traffic Division,Ac€Â? the statement said.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.A‚Â Call us at (877) 568-2977 for any questions.
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