Under a grant from the Virginia Office of Highway Safety, the Charlottesville Police Department implemented a Driver's License and Sobriety Checkpoint Program from December 30, 1983 to December 31, 1984. During the period, 94 checkpoint operations were conducted. All have operated smoothly with no major incidents at a checkpoint site. 91% of the drivers arrested who have come to trial have been convicted of DWI. Three cases were challenged on constitutional (Fourth Amendment) grounds. In all three, the constitutionality of the checkpoints was upheld. Over 23,615 vehicles were stopped. Just over 1% of the drivers were arrested for driving under the influence, while an additional 1.6% of the drivers were given safety advisories. One hundred and forty-one drivers were cited for invalid or expired operator permits. A 13% reduction in alcohol-related accidents provided evidence that the checkpoint program was effective in reducing accidents due to impaired driving.
Evaluation of Charlottesville Checkpoint Operations
1985
76 pages
Report
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English
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