Modesto residents should prepare for an evening slowdown this weekend, as the Modesto Police Department is gearing up to conduct a DUI checkpoint. Slated to run from 8:00 pm to 3:00 am tomorrow, those planning to drive through the city on Saturday might want to give themselves some extra time or consider an alternative mode of transportation. The location remains undisclosed, but the purpose is clear: to curb impaired driving and boost public safety.
The move to establish such a checkpoint comes on the heels of data indicating a concerning pattern of impaired driving-related crashes within the area. “Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Sergeant Darien Wilson stated in a post from Modesto Police Department’s Facebook page. The checkpoints serve as a deterrent and a means to remove potential hazards from the roads before tragedy strikes.
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