Officers will be on patrol Friday and Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
–Additional officers from the San Luis Obispo Police Department will be out on patrol on May 21, 2021, and May 22, 2021, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Luis Obispo Police Department says it is committed to keeping the public safe when they need to run essential errands, “Safety is paramount, but especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Sergeant Jeff Booth said. “We are all in this together and want everyone to be as safe as possible when they are out. One way to do that is by not driving impaired.”
The Cypress Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, May 21, 2021, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
DUI Checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.
The Cypress Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, resulting in a DUI.
Use your signal when changing lanes.
Never follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.
When at an intersection, allow enough space before turning.
Motorcyclists
Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet and protective gear like gloves and leather clothing.
Consider adding reflective tape to your clothing to make it easier for other drivers to see you.
Keep your lights on at all times, even during the day.
Don t assume drivers see you: signal well in advance before changing lanes and watch for turning vehicles.
Although lane splitting is legal, the practice is not encouraged at high speeds in free-flowing traffic, or between large vehicles like big rigs and motor homes.