DUI Checkpoint Scheduled in Poway

San Diego Sheriff’s officials are planning to hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint in the city of Poway over the Thanksgiving holiday.

The checkpoint is scheduled from 7 p.m. Nov. 23 to 3 a.m. Nov. 24.

Deputies trained to identify signs that a motorist may be under the influence are scheduled participate and check on drivers, officials said.

The checkpoint is funded by a grant through the California Office of Traffic Safety Drivers are encouraged to “Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911.”

Below is checkpoint information included by Sheriff’s officials in a news release:

“The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is well aware of the community's concern for persons Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is taking a major countermeasure by implementing a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint.

The primary intent of this checkpoint is to educate the public of the dangers associated with drinking and driving. Additionally, this checkpoint will serve as a deterrent to potentially impaired drivers.

Finally, this checkpoint provides an important governmental service by promoting public safety. The focus of the operation will be the apprehension of suspects who are determined to be operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and/or under the influence of drugs or driving while unlicensed/suspended.”