Law enforcement launches widespread DUI checkpoints, roving sobriety patrols, and house party monitoring over July 4 weekend

SAN DIEGO COUNTY - An intensive multi-law enforcement agency campaign against intoxicated driving and underage drinking in San Diego County over the long Fourth of July weekend is scheduled to begin today, Wed., July 3.

"We encourage everyone to plan ahead,'' California Highway Patrol Assistant Chief John Antillon said. "If you're going to drink, plan to have a designated driver.'

The multi-agency effort, dubbed "Operation Safeguard,'' will consist of widespread DUI checkpoints, roving sobriety patrols and stepped-up enforcement of house-party laws throughout the county from today through Sund...