Los Santos County Sheriff's Department

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1. OPERATION OVERVIEW

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The Los Santos Sheriff's Department Traffic Services Detail announces the launch of a focused impaired driving enforcement initiative:

OPERATION RIDE SOBER

This enforcement period will take place:

3RD MAY 1997 — 10TH MAY 1997

Operation Ride Sober is a proactive public safety campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving, preventing traffic collisions, and protecting the residents and visitors of Los Santos.

During this operation, deputies will conduct highly visible traffic enforcement designed to deter drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs.




2. ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES

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Members of the Traffic Services Detail will deploy additional personnel throughout the jurisdiction. The public should expect increased enforcement presence including:

• DUI / Driver License Checkpoints
• Saturation Patrol Operations
• Traffic Safety Stops
• High-visibility patrols during evening and late-night hours
• Focused enforcement in collision-prone areas and entertainment districts

Checkpoint operations allow deputies to briefly stop vehicles passing through designated locations to ensure roadway safety and driver compliance with traffic laws.

Motorists traveling through checkpoints may be subject to:

• Temporary vehicle stops
• Driver license and registration verification
• Observation for signs of impairment
• Secondary screening when indicators of impairment are present

Deputies may take further enforcement action when violations of law are identified. Cooperation with deputies helps ensure the safety and efficiency of these operations.




3. WHAT THE PUBLIC SHOULD EXPECT

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During Operation Ride Sober, drivers should anticipate a noticeable increase in traffic stops and enforcement activity across Los Santos.

Residents are reminded:

• Follow all lawful directions given by deputies
• Have driver license and vehicle documentation readily available
• Expect brief delays near checkpoint locations
• Drive responsibly and obey posted traffic laws

Drivers found operating vehicles while impaired will face immediate enforcement action.

Consequences of impaired driving may include:

• Arrest and booking
• License suspension
• Vehicle impoundment
• Fines and court proceedings

The primary objective of this operation is prevention and public safety.




4. COMMUNITY SAFETY MESSAGE

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The Traffic Services Detail encourages all members of the community to make safe choices before getting behind the wheel.

• Designate a sober driver
• Arrange alternate transportation
• Use taxi or ride services
• Stay overnight if necessary
• Never drive while impaired

Impaired driving endangers not only the driver, but passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists sharing our roadways.




5. COMMAND STATEMENT

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Operation Ride Sober is conducted under the direction of:

Captain Barry Martin
Traffic Services Detail Command

The Traffic Services Detail remains committed to proactive enforcement, community education, and safeguarding the roadways of Los Santos through professional and visible policing efforts.




6. PUBLIC NOTICE

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This announcement serves as public notification of increased DUI enforcement activity throughout Los Santos between May 3rd and May 10th, 1997.

Our shared responsibility is simple:

DRIVE SMART. ARRIVE ALIVE.

Together, we can make Los Santos roads safer for everyone.

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