Castro Valley CHP Looking for Drunk Drivers on July Fourth

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Castro Valley Area is encouraging citizens to plan a safe way home and designate a non-drinking driver before the 4th of July holiday and weekend festivities begin. CHP Castro Valley Area will be focused on removing impaired drivers from the road on this 4th of July holiday and weekend.  CHP is planning enhanced enforcement on highways from Wednesday evening through Sunday night. 

Independence Day is one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to alcohol-impaired driving collisions.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 392 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes during the July Fourth holiday in 2010, with 39 percent of fatalities involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or higher. 

Castro Valley Area Commander, Lieutenant Christopher Sherry issued the following statement: 

“The Castro Valley Area CHP will be taking a zero-tolerance stance on impaired drivers this 4th of July.  Please do not drink and drive.  The law is explicit: Driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or more is illegal.  Drivers with a lower BAC may be a hazard and taken to jail as well.  In addition to fines and penalties that can reach over $13,000, impaired drivers put themselves and the public at risk.  Driving under the Influence collisions are 100% preventable.  Arrange for a safe ride home.  Watch out for pedestrians.  Our goal is to deter unsafe driving behavior, help disabled motorists, and take enforcement action that will result in safer roadways for everyone.  The CHP wishes you to have a safe and fun 4th of July!”

For further questions regarding this announcement please contact the Castro Valley CHP at (510) 581-9028.