(FOX40.COM) — Law enforcement agencies all over Northern California are working together to ‘keep summer fun not fatal’ by hosting a series of operations to catch drunk drivers.
• Video Above: Why DUI checkpoints are announced by California law enforcement
In 2018, there were 3,804 victims killed in crashes statewide, according to California law enforcement. Of those crashes, 816 people, 21.4%, were DUI-related. Police said DUI checkpoints aim to lower injuries and fatalities that stem from drunk driving.
Why does California law enforcement announce DUI checkpoints?
Elk Grove
The Elk Grove Police Department plans to have additional officers on duty until Sept. 2. They will be looking for drivers who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Several arrests made for drunk driving in Woodland over the weekend
“With Labor Day and the end of summer vacation coming up, we want to help keep our community safe,” EGPD said on social media .
In addition to extra patrol officers, a checkpoint in Elk Grove is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday. Police did not specify the exact location of where the checkpoint will be.