Redlands Plans for DUI Checkpoint this Weekend

The Redlands Police Department reminds drivers that a DUI/License Checkpoint will be held in the northbound lanes of Alabama Street north of Lugonia Avenue from 10 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday.

Police officials said Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days and the weekend after Thanksgiving traditionally sees an increase in the number of shoppers on the road.

The heavy traffic makes it especially important to be aware of impaired drivers, officials said.

“DUI Checkpoints along with regularly scheduled high visibility DUI enforcement serves as a proven deterrent with the goal of removing impaired drivers and heightened awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol,” said Carl Baker, public information office with Redlands Police.

The Avoid the 25 DUI Task Force recommends these simple tips if you are planning a celebration during the holiday weekend:       

• Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin.
• Before drinking, designate a sober, ‘Non Drinking’ driver.
• If you’re impaired, take a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation.
• If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911.
• Remember, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk. If you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.