The Sacramento Police Department will be conducting a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at 5^th Street and L Street. It will begin at 8:00 p.m. and run for 5-7 hours. Traffic flowing through the checkpoint will be contacted by uniformed officers, who will be checking for alcohol and/or drug-impaired drivers. Officers will also check to make sure all drivers have a valid driver's license.

The purpose of the checkpoint is to promote public safety; increase awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving, and serves as a deterrent to potential impaired and unlicensed drivers. 

Law enforcement region-wide are asking for everyone's support this summer:

• Arrange rides home for your friends, family, co-workers and yourself before the drinking begins
• Those hosting celebrations and servers must limit drinks to your guests or patrons.  Don't serve more than one or two over several hours.
• Identify and provide free non-alcoholic drinks to designated drivers
• Cut back on the amount of drinks you plan to bring to the party - and provide plenty of food.
• If you see dangerous driving, Report Drunk Drivers - Call 9-1-1!

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Please direct any inquiries to Sergeant Chris Prince at (916) 808-6069. Media is encouraged to attend the checkpoint in an effort to spread awareness about the impacts of drinking and driving.