Pasadena Police Department To Conduct A DUI Saturation Patrol

On 09-07-2018, the Pasadena Police Department will be conducting a DUI saturation patrol throughout the City of Pasadena.

Pasadena Police Department officers will go into Pasadena's entertainment district where they will contact club and bar-goers. Volunteers are asked what they believe their BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) is and if they feel they would be safe to drive a car. They then blow into a breathalyzer in front of their friends.

It should be common knowledge that the BAC in California is less than .08 percent. However, many people may not realize how much alcohol, or more importantly, how little alcohol it takes to get to a BAC of .08 percent or more.

"It's surprising for most how high their BAC is," says Lieutenant Mark Goodman of the PPD Traffic Section.

Those caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI
classes, license suspensions, and other expenses that can exceed $10,000!!

Lt. Goodman assures volunteers that the authorities will not be laying 'in wait' for those found to be intoxicated through this program. Patrons will simply be advised of their BAC and suggested by the Officers to have either a Designated Driver or a ride home. That is not to say that the Police will not run across the violator at a later time.

The program is felt to be a successful educational opportunity and not a scare tactic. The Pasadena Police Department is working with business owners to make sure that the program is a positive influence on their patrons and does not negatively impact their business.

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