LOMPOC P.D. DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS

LOMPOC- August 30th, 2009

The Lompoc Police Department is dedicated to keeping our roadways safe through both enforcement and education.  On Friday August 28th and 29th, 2009 the Lompoc Police Department conducted a DUI / Drivers License checkpoint in the 1100 block of north “H” Street and the 1700 block of east Ocean Avenue.  . The purpose of the checkpoint was not only to detect and arrest drivers under the influence of alcohol / drugs, but also locate drivers who were unlicensed, as well as remind everyone of the dangers of impaired driving. 

The following charges/arrests were made during the checkpoint:

                                                                                             Aug 28             Aug 29               Total

Driving without a drivers license arrest                        5                          6                          11

Driving on a suspended license arrest                         2                          4                          6

D.U.I. evaluations                                                               11                        13                        24

Vehicles impounded/towed for a 30-day hold             5                          6                          11

Vehicles impounded/towed for a 1-day hold               4                          4                          8

Warrant arrests                                                                    2                          1                          3

Lying to an officer                                                               0                          1                          1

Miscellaneous citations                                                   3                          2                          5

Vehicles passing thru the checkpoint                     1175                   950                     2125

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