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News Release Thursday, August 2, 2007

Sobriety Checkpoint What: LAPD conducts Sobriety Checkpoint When: Sunday, August 12, 2007 1:00 p.m. to 11: 00 p.m. Where: On Glenoaks Boulevard between Paxton Street and Vaughn Avenue Who: Valley Traffic Division Why: The Purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions related to intoxicated drivers and hit and run collisions. The alcohol and drug impaired driver is a danger to everyone. This advisory is to initiate media attention and enhance public awareness on the dangers of impaired driving. Motorists approaching a checkpoint will see information advising them that a checkpoint is ahead. Once diverted into a lane, each motorist will be detained a few moments while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint. Funding for checkpoints was provided by traffic safety grants. For further information contact Sergeant Frank Orlando, Valley Traffic Division, at 818-756-8381.

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