No Blarney: CHP On the Lookout For Drunk Drivers

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, the California Highway Patrol is reminding the public that they will be  actively searching for drivers under the influence.  

“Driving under the influence is just not an option,” said Chief Teresa Becher of Golden Gate Division. 

“If you sit behind the steering wheel of a vehicle and make the decision to drink excessively and drive, you are putting lives in danger.  It could be your parent, a spouse, a child, a friend, whose life maybe erased in just seconds.  It might be the loss of a hand, an arm, or even being paralyzed for the rest of their lives.  We’ve seen enough so please think of others and be responsible.”  

She reminds drivers that if they are going to drink spirits, plan ahead and “designate a driver”.

"If you are that designated driver, be accountable and don’t drink.  Your friends are counting on you to get them home safely," Becher added.

Also, this week throughout the Bay Area, the CHP is going after those individuals they had previously arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and who failed to follow through with their court responsibilities.  

CHP knocked on the door of 54 individuals with DUI warrants and arrested 16.  “And we’re not finished.” said Chief Becher. 

The CHP is continuing the service of their DUI warrants and will persist through the week.  Becher said that if a person has a warrant and does not want the CHP at their door step, they can turn themselves in to any CHP office or the local police or sheriff department.

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