On Thursday, April 3, 2008, the Monterey Police Department began displaying a Crashed Car Exhibit Trailer at various locations throughout the City. This 3-D educational tool, on loan from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) depicts a vehicle involved in an alcohol-related collision to demonstrate the real life devastation that can result when an impaired driver gets behind the wheel. The exhibit will be on display at various locations in the City of Monterey through Tuesday, April 8, 2008, with the intention of reducing DUI crashes, promoting MADD’s mission, and building community awareness about the impact of driving under the influence.

The display schedule is as follows:

• Thursday, April 3 (6pm-11pm) – Alvarado Street

• Friday, April 4 (5pm – 12am) – Alvarado Street

• Saturday, April 5 (6pm-11pm) – Del Monte Shopping Center

• Tuesday, April 8 (8am – 3pm) – Monterey High School

The Monterey Police Department takes a very proactive approach to addressing the problem of driving under the influence (DUI). Through an aggressive enforcement campaign, as well as by providing education at the high school level and through a partnership with the hospitality industry, the Monterey Police Department hopes to significantly reduce the prevalence of this public safety hazard. In 2007, 339 drivers were arrested in the City of Monterey for driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, 14 of those were as a result of the driver being involved in a traffic collision. Our goal is to provide DUI education, awareness and prevention to the residents and visitors of the City of Monterey.

For more information please contact the on duty Watch Commander at 831.646.3824.