Wednesday, August 29, 2012

CCSO will conduct OUI checkpoints at Lake Powell Saturday, Sept. 8

Sheriff’s Office Announces OUI Checkpoint at Lake Powell
 
Page, AZ – On Saturday, Sept. 8, law enforcement agencies in Northern Coconino County will be conducting an Operating Under the Influence (OUI) and boating safety checkpoint at Lake Powell from 3 pm to 7 pm.  In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol and drug involved boat collisions, OUI checkpoints are conducted to identify offenders and get them off the waterways as well as to inform and educate the public of the dangers of impaired boating.
 
OUI checkpoints are a proven-effective method for achieving this goal.  By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office believes boaters can be deterred from operating watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  In addition, members of the boating community are encouraged to ensure their vessels are properly outfitted with required safety equipment to ensure a safe voyage. 
 
Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vessels may be checked for safety equipment and operators who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested.  Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering operating a watercraft after consuming alcohol or drugs to be Boat Safe, Boat Smart, Boat Sober!  Deputies of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office will partner with Officers of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, National Park Service, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Page Police Department. It is our desire that this two pronged approach of public awareness/education and strict enforcement will allow boating enthusiasts to have an enjoyable and safe recreational experience in Coconino County .

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