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News Release Friday, March 16, 2007
LAPD Traffic Checkpoint
What:
LAPD Sobriety & Drivers License Checkpoint
When:
Saturday, March 17, 2007
6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Where:
Imperial Highway between San Pedro Street and Main Street
Who:
The Crime Task Force – Motor Strike Team
South Traffic Officers
Why:
This operation will be conducted in an effort to reduce the property damage, injury, and death attributed to drunk drivers. Impaired drivers are responsible for taking a life every 30 minutes, amounting to 50 people a day and nearly 18,000 citizens annually nationwide.
The checkpoint will serve to remind the community of the dangers of drinking and driving and the importance of using designated drivers.
For further information contact Sergeant Arturo Gomez, South Traffic Division at 213-485-7336.
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