On Friday August 28, the Escondido Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. u201cDrivers under the influence of alcohol, illegal substances or even prescription medications pose a significant risk to other roadway users,u201d said Escondido Police Chief Ken Plunkett. u201cAny preventive measure that reduces the number of intoxicated drivers on our roads significantly <a href="https://www.times-advocate.com/?post_type=oht_article&p=58681">[…]</a>