The Concord Police Department will be out September 20, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under
the influence (DUI).
“Impaired driving is preventable,” Lt. Renee Williams said. “It’s a choice. If you’ve been drinking or taken drugs that impair, make the right choice by finding a sober driver or alternate transportation to take you places.”
Concord Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving
under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of
Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
DUI drivers will never be slowed down, it has been and always will be a problem, fines, jail time, impounding of vehicle doesn’t deter it.
Kudos to the cops trying to nab them but it just ain’t gonna slow it down or deter people from doing it.