Photo courtesy of Google

Courtesy of Chino Police Department

CHINO – The Chino Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint Friday, February 12, 2016 at the 8400 block of Pine Avenue, near the Chino Preserve.  The checkpoint was held between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m.

Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.  In addition to the deterrent effect of DUI/Driver’s License checkpoints, the purpose of this type of checkpoint is to educate the public, arrest impaired drivers who are operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, cite unlicensed drivers and to reduce the number of victims killed or injured in alcohol-related collisions.
1754 vehicles traveled through the checkpoint.  Four arrests were made, three were DUI and one was drug-related.  Twelve drivers were cited for driving while unlicensed or with suspended licenses.  Twelve other citations were given for various transgressions.  Nine vehicles were towed.

The Chino Police Department encourages people to call 9-1-1 to report suspected drunk drivers.  For additional information regarding traffic enforcement and education programs contact the Traffic Services Unit at 909.334.3073.