The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) funds programs throughout the state aimed at DUI incidents. Two local programs illustrate the variety of these activities.
The County of Sacramento Probation Department just announced that it has received an OTS grant to increase supervision of people with multiple DUI convictions. The grant of $360,000 will be used for a variety of programs, including random testing for drugs and alcohol, home searches, and office visits. The goal, the department says, is to ensure that high risk individuals are in compliance with the terms of their probation.
A separate OTS grant in Placer County allows a variety of law enforcement agencies in that region to set up DUI checkpoints, warrant sting operations, and extra patrols around times of higher incidence of drunk driving, including the Fourth of July and the winter holidays.
As Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's approach, people are advised to give consideration to how they will transport themselves to and from holiday events. Be sure to arrange for designated drivers to protect your safety and the safety of others.
