"All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by intoxicated or unlicensed drivers," said Lieutenant Rebecca Hagen, Mariposa Area Commander. The goal of the CHP is to ensure the safe passage of each and every motorist by targeting roads where there is a high frequency of intoxicated or unlicensed drivers. A sobriety/driver license checkpoint is a proven effective tool for achieving this goal and is designed to augment existing patrol operations. "By publicizing our efforts we believe that we can deter motorists from drinking and/or driving unlicensed while driving," Lieutenant Hagen said.Lieutenant Hagen emphasized, "traffic volume permitting, all vehicles will be checked for drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs or driving unlicensed. Our objective is to send a clear message to those individuals that consider mixing alcohol or drugs and/or drive when unlicensed. The CHP will be keeping a close eye out on you."
Source: CHP
