California AVOID Anti-DUI Program
12-14-2008, 08:06 PM
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California AVOID Anti-DUI Program
Seasons Greetings to all! While 'tis the season to eat, drink & be merry, please do your part in keeping our roads safe.
I posted a li'l mention of this increased awareness in a South Bay meet thread already last nite, but I think this issue warrants a reminder to a wider audience.
Sober driving is the only way to go. Period.
To drive this message home, Bay Area law enforcement agencies will be in full force to curtail "the pain, death and property damage impaired drivers often cause." While we should always be concerned with such poor behavior and poor judgment all the time, it's even more important during the holiday season and its associated opportunities of driving under the influence.
Click here (http://www.californiaavoid.org/releases_d.php?ID=1352) for the full details of the three-week campaign, which began this past Fri, 12 Dec and runs thru midnite on Thur, 1 Jan.
Thank you & Happy Holidays!
I posted a li'l mention of this increased awareness in a South Bay meet thread already last nite, but I think this issue warrants a reminder to a wider audience.
Sober driving is the only way to go. Period.
To drive this message home, Bay Area law enforcement agencies will be in full force to curtail "the pain, death and property damage impaired drivers often cause." While we should always be concerned with such poor behavior and poor judgment all the time, it's even more important during the holiday season and its associated opportunities of driving under the influence.
Click here (http://www.californiaavoid.org/releases_d.php?ID=1352) for the full details of the three-week campaign, which began this past Fri, 12 Dec and runs thru midnite on Thur, 1 Jan.
Thank you & Happy Holidays!
12-14-2008, 08:43 PM
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Yeah, I figured you'd be the biggest supporter of sober driving, Jen. 
Remember, folks...
Be smart. Drive safe. Everyone's counting on you.
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Kid: Gee, thanks. Now we know.
GI Joe: And knowing is half the battle.
Remember, folks...
Originally Posted by http://www.californiaavoid.org/about_history.php
the only way to "AVOID" the county's law enforcement officers is to drive sober.
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12-14-2008, 09:37 PM
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Yea, I'm a firm believer in mixing my booze with my pleasure and practice this activity during the holidays often. I will also be the first one in the group to sport for a hotel room or cab ride home. Equally as dangerous is falling asleep while driving, don't drive when you're dog tired.
So drink and be merry. But why not take a cab, or if it's too far, just get a room. Problem solved. Happy holidays!
So drink and be merry. But why not take a cab, or if it's too far, just get a room. Problem solved. Happy holidays!
12-14-2008, 10:09 PM
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Yeah, they are definately out there in full force, I drove from SF to Sacto and back on Saturday, and I couldn't keep track of how many CHP I saw. I do that drive fairly often, and its never been that way. So, don't drink and drive (a given) but also stay around the speed limit and so on. They are looking for a reason to pull anyone over, so who knows, 5 mph over might be too much during this holiday season...
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12-15-2008, 08:56 AM
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And don't forget, if you are keyed and need a way home. You can always call for a free ride via mothers against drunk drivers amongst several other programs. A lot ppl forget about this. People volunteer their time to ensure you get home safely and without hurting others.
Look it up!
Look it up!
12-16-2008, 08:52 AM
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yesterdays update
BAY AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUE WINTER HOLIDAY CRACKDOWN ON IMPAIRED DRIVERS --- DAY 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2008
The Bay Area Regional Avoid Anti-DUI efforts are making a difference! 125 law enforcement agencies were are on the streets and freeways throughout the Bay Area this month to apprehend those who choose to drive while under the influence, and they will continue through New Year's Day.
During the first 3 days of the Campaign, from 12:01 AM Friday, Dec 12th, 2008 through midnight Sunday Dec 14th, 2008, officers representing 125 law enforcement agencies have arrested 246 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There have been NO deaths, so far, attributed to an impaired driver on Bay Area roadways.
(**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional as a number of the agencies have not reported**)
Scheduled enforcement event information for tonight throughout the Bay Area can be found at the AVOID website at the address listed below.
NOTE: www.californiaavoid.org is a web site that highlights the Bay Area News, Stats and Operational Plans for the entire 21-day campaign.
Avoid the 6 - Napa County Avoid the 13 - Santa Clara Co Avoid the 21 - Alameda Co
Avoid the 10 - Solano County Avoid the 13 - Sonoma County Avoid the 23 - San Mateo Co
Avoid the 13 - Marin County Avoid the 14- San Francisco Avoid the 25 - Contra Costa Co
The California Office of Traffic Safety supports the Regional Avoid Campaign through the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency.
Report impaired drivers by dialing 911
Slow down for wet roadways
http://www.californiaavoid.org/releases_d.php?ID=1377
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2008
The Bay Area Regional Avoid Anti-DUI efforts are making a difference! 125 law enforcement agencies were are on the streets and freeways throughout the Bay Area this month to apprehend those who choose to drive while under the influence, and they will continue through New Year's Day.
During the first 3 days of the Campaign, from 12:01 AM Friday, Dec 12th, 2008 through midnight Sunday Dec 14th, 2008, officers representing 125 law enforcement agencies have arrested 246 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There have been NO deaths, so far, attributed to an impaired driver on Bay Area roadways.
(**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional as a number of the agencies have not reported**)
Scheduled enforcement event information for tonight throughout the Bay Area can be found at the AVOID website at the address listed below.
NOTE: www.californiaavoid.org is a web site that highlights the Bay Area News, Stats and Operational Plans for the entire 21-day campaign.
Avoid the 6 - Napa County Avoid the 13 - Santa Clara Co Avoid the 21 - Alameda Co
Avoid the 10 - Solano County Avoid the 13 - Sonoma County Avoid the 23 - San Mateo Co
Avoid the 13 - Marin County Avoid the 14- San Francisco Avoid the 25 - Contra Costa Co
The California Office of Traffic Safety supports the Regional Avoid Campaign through the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency.
Report impaired drivers by dialing 911
Slow down for wet roadways
http://www.californiaavoid.org/releases_d.php?ID=1377
12-16-2008, 08:56 AM
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Alameda Winter Holiday Enforcement Schedule
Winter Holiday Campaign:
Avoid the 21-Alameda County
10th Annual Winter Crackdown
1. Dec. 12, 2008: 100-Officer Avoid the 21 Strike Team: 6 p.m. briefing, Sheriff's OES, 4985 Broder Blvd., Dublin.
2. Dec. 12, 2008: Oakland Police Checkpoint, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., no further information.
3. Dec. 12, 2008: Oakland Police Saturation Patrols, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., no further information.
4. Dec. 19: Oakland Police Checkpoint, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., no further information.
5. Dec. 19: Pleasanton Police Checkpoint, no further information.
6. Dec. 19: Oakland Police Saturation Patrols, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., no further information.
7. Dec. 19: UC Berkeley Police Saturation Patrols, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. UC Berkeley campus.
8. Dec. 21: Avoid the 21 Oakland Raiders Game Strike Team, Oakland Coliseum, time to come.
9. Dec. 23: Oakland Police Saturation Patrols, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., no further information.
10. Dec. 26: Newark Police Checkpoint, no further information.
11. Dec. 27: San Leandro POlice checkpoint, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., 14800 BLock East 14th St., San Leandro.
12. California Highway Patrol Maximum Enforcement Periods: All 4 CHP Area Commands in the County: Dec. 24 through 27; again on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2009. Nearly all available CHP officers will be assigned to the road.
San Francisco Winter Holiday Enforcement Schedule
Winter Holiday Campaign
Avoid the 14
2008-2009
Law Enforcement in San Francisco
Dec. 20-Avoid the 14 Multi-Jurisdictional Sobriety Checkpoint: 8:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fell at Octavia, San Francisco
Dec. 27-Avoid the 14 Multi-Jurisdictional Sobriety Checkpoint: 9 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., 19th Avenue near Stonestown, San Francisco
Dec. 24 to 27 and Dec. 31 to Jan. 1: CHP San Francisco will assign nearly all of its available officers to road duty.
12-17-2008, 11:33 PM
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Bump!
Just another reminder to be smart & safe. I keep hearing about friends' & relatives' holiday parties. I'm sure any "trouble" is the last thing we need this time of year for ourselves, not to mention hearing of any unfortunate incidents from those in our immediate circle.
And thanx to Rescuer for keep us updated on the latest campaign efforts.
And thanx to Rescuer for keep us updated on the latest campaign efforts.
for the expected New Year's revelers!!!