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Novato checkpoint nets 11 drivers

December 16, 2024 by Marin 4 Comments

On Friday, Dec., 13, Novato Police held a DUI Checkpoint. Eleven citations were issued for driving with suspended/revoked license or without a license as well as other moving violations.

The DUI checkpoint was held at South Novato Blvd near Sunset Parkway.

– 323 vehicles contacted.

– 39 vehicles directed to the secondary screening area.

– 9 drivers cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed.

– 1 driver cited for operating a vehicle with suspended/revoked license.

– 1 driver cited for a moving violation.

– No arrests were made.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads.

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

Filed Under: Local News, Marin News, Novato

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  1. Larry Dixon says

    December 16, 2024 at 9:42 pm

    Thank you for your service to our community

    Reply
  2. Thomas Harlan says

    December 17, 2024 at 8:56 am

    Why no arrests made? Ridiculous!!

    Reply
  3. Thomas Harlan says

    December 17, 2024 at 8:56 am

    Why no arrests made? Ridiculous!

    Reply

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