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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