The Buena Park Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Super Bowl Sunday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday at 6640 Beach Blvd. right in front of City Hall. According to OC Weekly, other law enforcement agencies in Orange County are also planning to step up DUI enforcement for the big weekend with saturation patrols and special task forces. Almost all of these operations are funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has launched a national campaign to curb drunk driving on Super Bowl Sunday.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has issued a number of tips to help football fans have a safe holiday. First, if you plan on drinking, designate your sober driver before the party begins. Leave your car keys at home if you plan to drink. Add numbers for local cab companies to your cell phone, so they are readily available to you. Pace yourself and avoid drinking too much alcohol too fast.
Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is illegal under California law. DUI charges could become elevated if the incident involves injuries or fatalities. The consequences of a DUI conviction are severe in Orange County. Penalties include possible jail time, fines, court fees, going through a mandatory alcohol rehabilitation program, and the installation of an ignition interlock device. Those convicted of a DUI will also be looking at insurance rate hikes.
The best way to avoid a DUI this Super Bowl weekend is to not drink and drive. However, the increase in saturation patrols and checkpoints also increase the chances of wrongful arrests. If you have been charged with a DUI in Orange County, the skilled Orange County drunk driving defense lawyers at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman can help protect your rights. Please contact us at (800) 349-1619 for a free, comprehensive, and confidential consultation.
