OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: |
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint |
DATE/TIME: |
February 15, 2020 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: |
Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Jose Diaz, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 |
DETAILS:
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned for Saturday night
The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
DUI checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.
The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.
In 2017, 1,120 people were killed in alcohol-involved crashes on California roads. Last year, the Oxnard Police Department investigated 267 DUI collisions which claimed two lives and resulted in another 101 injuries.
The Oxnard Police Department offers these reminders to ensure you have a safe night of fun that doesn’t involve a DUI:
- Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab or public transportation – to get home.
- See someone who is clearly impaired try and drive? Take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home.
- Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
- Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who are drinking and how they are getting home.
Getting home safely is cheap, but getting a DUI is not! Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be upwards of $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.
Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 12, 2020 / 10:30 a.m.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Super Bowl Sunday Enforcement |
DATE/TIME: | February 2, 2020 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
LOCATION: | City of Oxnard |
PREPARED BY: | Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Jose Diaz, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 |
Don’t Get Flagged This Super Bowl Season, Designate a Sober Driver
Oxnard, Calif. –The Oxnard Police Department is reminding fans attending Super Bowl watch parties to get a safe ride home after the game.
Super Bowl LIV falls on Sunday, Feb 2nd, and the Oxnard Police Department will increase patrols prior to the game ready to flag those suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that driving under the influence of anything that impairs is illegal, including prescriptions, over the counter or illicit drugs and marijuana. If you take prescription drugs, be mindful of side effects, especially if there is a driving or operating machinery warning on the label.
If you’re hosting a watch party, be a team player and have plenty of snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available for designated sober drivers. If a designated sober driver decides to have a drink, make sure someone else who hasn’t been drinking is available to come pick everyone up. Anyone who sees a drunk driver should call 911.
Walking to a bar or party? Walking impaired can also be dangerous, so have someone who is sober walk home with you.
No matter who you are rooting for on Super Bowl Sunday, we are all on the same team when the game ends so remember to go safely.
Funding for Super Bowl Sunday enforcement is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 31, 2020 / 12:00 p.m.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Motorcycle Safety Enforcement |
DATE: | February 2, 2020 |
PREPARED BY: | Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Jose Diaz, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 |
DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting motorcycle safety enforcement
The Oxnard Police Department encourages drivers and riders to share the road
The Oxnard Police Department will have extra officers out on patrol Sunday, February 2, 2020, between 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.
The motorcycle safety enforcement operation aims at educating both motorcyclists and drivers on the rules of the road.
Motorcycle fatalities have jumped dramatically in California over the past decade. In 2017, there were 576 people killed in motorcycle crashes statewide, up nearly 17 percent from 494 in 2015. Over the course of the past three years, motorcycle involved collisions have resulted in five fatal and 98 injury crashes in Oxnard alone.
Drivers should be alert for motorcyclists, as many motorcycle crashes are caused when drivers do not see them. Check your mirrors and blind spots, especially when merging, turning, or changing lanes.
Riders should make themselves visible by wearing brightly colored, protective clothing and keeping lights on during the day. Riders should also change lanes only when there is enough room and always wear a Department of Transportation compliant helmet.
Although lane splitting is now legal, motorcyclists should be extra careful traveling between lanes, avoiding the practice of riding next to large vehicles like big rigs, buses, and motorhomes and factoring in lane width, traffic flow, and roadway conditions.
All motorcycle riders, regardless of skill level, are encouraged to enroll in the California Motorcyclist Safety Program. Information and training locations are available at http://www.californiamotorcyclist.com/ or calling 1-877 RIDE-411 (1-877-743-3411).
Funding for motorcycle safety enforcement operations are provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 29, 2020 / 3:00 p.m.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results |
DATE/TIME: | January 24, 2020 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. |
LOCATION: | City of Oxnard |
PREPARED BY: | Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Jose Diaz, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 |
DETAILS:
DUI Checkpoint nets three DUI arrests
The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit arrested three impaired drivers while conducting a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on January 24, 2020. The checkpoint was conducted on Oxnard Boulevard south of Wagon Wheel Road between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., resulting in the following:
- 842 vehicles screened
- Two DUI-alcohol suspects arrested
- One DUI-drugs suspect arrested
- 8 drivers cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
- 16 citations issued
- Three vehicles towed
DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests.
Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.
The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, can impair and result in a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 25, 2020/ 3:15 a.m.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: |
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint |
DATE/TIME: |
January 24, 2020 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: |
Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Jose Diaz, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 |
DETAILS:
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned for Friday night
The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, January 24, 2020, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
DUI checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.
The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.
In 2017, 1,120 people were killed in alcohol-involved crashes on California roads. Last year, the Oxnard Police Department investigated 267 DUI collisions which claimed one lives and resulted in another 99 injuries.
The Oxnard Police Department offers these reminders to ensure you have a safe night of fun that doesn’t involve a DUI:
- Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab or public transportation – to get home.
- See someone who is clearly impaired try and drive? Take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home.
- Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
- Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who are drinking and how they are getting home.
Getting home safely is cheap, but getting a DUI is not! Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be upwards of $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.
Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 23, 2020 / 9:00 a.m.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: |
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results |
DATE/TIME: |
December 20, 2019 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. |
LOCATION: |
City of Oxnard |
PREPARED BY: |
Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 |
DETAILS:
DUI Checkpoint nets two DUI arrests
The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit arrested two impaired drivers while conducting a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on December 20, 2019. The checkpoint was conducted on Rose Avenue north of Wooley Road between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., resulting in the following:
- 976 vehicles screened
- Two DUI-alcohol suspects arrested
- 21 drivers cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
- 32 citations issued
- Four vehicles towed
DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Last year, the Oxnard Police Department investigated 253 DUI collisions that killed six people and injured 142 others.
Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.
The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, can impair and result in a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 21, 2019 / 4:00 a.m.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: |
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign |
DATES: |
December 13, 2019 to January 1, 2020 |
PREPARED BY: |
Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 |
DETAILS:
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This Holiday Season
National Enforcement Campaign through New Year’s Day
The Oxnard Police Department encourages everyone attending holiday parties and gatherings where alcohol may be involved to use a designated sober driver.
This holiday season, from Dec. 13th to New Year’s Day, the Oxnard Police Department will have more officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
In addition, the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on December 20, 2019 from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Oxnard.
The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and marijuana can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs.
So, if you are hosting a holiday party, offer non-alcoholic drinks for designated sober drivers and monitor how people are getting home. If someone has been drinking and tries to leave, offer to have them stay the night or take ride-share home.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 12, 2019 / 3:00 p.m.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: |
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation |
DATE/TIME: |
December 10, 2019, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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PREPARED BY: |
Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org |
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for Oxnard
The Oxnard Police Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.
On December 10, 2019, officers will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians that put roadway users at risk. These violations include drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs and signals or any other dangerous violations.
Officers will also look for pedestrians who cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way. Bike riders will be stopped when riding on the wrong side of the road, not complying with stop signs and signals, or other violations of the same traffic laws that apply to them as drivers.
Bicycle and pedestrian fatalities are rising at an alarming rate. In 2016, 138 bicyclists and 867 pedestrians were killed on California roads. Pedestrian fatalities are up nearly 33 percent from 2012, and the number of bicyclists killed is up nearly 25 percent over the past five years. In 2019, the Oxnard Police Department has investigated 12 fatal and 121 injury collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians.
People walking should only cross the street using crosswalks or intersections, preferably with a stop sign or signal. People on foot should also look for cars backing up and avoid darting between parked cars, make eye contact with drivers and wear bright clothing during the day and reflective materials or use a flashlight at night.
Drivers should wait for pedestrians to cross the street, avoid distractions like using a cell phone, and be courteous and patient. All bike riders are reminded to always wear a helmet; helmets are required by law for those under 18. Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.
The Oxnard Police Department supports the new OTS public awareness campaign, “Go Safely, California.” To find out more about ways to go safely, visit gosafelyca.org.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 7, 2019 / 8:20 a.m.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: |
Motorists to expect delays for the 2019 Santa to the Sea Half Marathon |
DATE/TIME: |
Sunday, December 8, 2019 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
LOCATION: |
City of Oxnard
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749 |
DETAILS:
The 12th Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon is scheduled for this Sunday morning, December 8, 2019. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. in front of Santa on Ventura Boulevard and travels through the City of Oxnard where it ends at the Marine Emporium Landing located at 3600 South Harbor Boulevard. Over 2,200 runners will be participating in this year’s race.
Officers from the Oxnard Police Department will be handling the traffic control along the racecourse. Motorists should expect significant delays at several intersections throughout the city. These intersections include:
- Rice Avenue at Sturgis Road
- Rose Avenue at Camino Del Sol
- Fifth Street at Hobson Way
- Ventura Road at Ninth Street
- Wooley Road at Patterson Road
- Victoria Avenue at Wooley Road
- Harbor Boulevard at Wooley Road
Motorists wishing to travel northbound and southbound in the city are encouraged to use Oxnard Boulevard as it will not be affected by the race. Rice Avenue and Rose Avenue are expected to be reopened by 8:30 a.m. All other roadways are expected to be reopened by 10:00 a.m.
For any questions related to the race or the traffic plan for this event, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/05/19, 2:00 p.m.
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