BY JENNIFER MADRIGAL

Photo Caption: A participant checks his Blood Alcohol Content (Photo Courtesy: Eastvale News)

Eastvale – The Eastvale Traffic Team – in its continued dedication to public safety – conducted a special DUI Prevention Program at the local Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant on Fri., Aug. 15. The purpose of the program was to educate the public on just how alcohol may affect you. While many residents were concerned that the event would deter business at the restaurant, the opposite seemed to happen.

Officers of the Traffic Team made their way throughout Buffalo Wild Wings, located in Eastvale’s Gateway shopping center, performing screenings on willing participants. The team performed Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.) analyses using a Preliminary Alcohol Screening device, or PAS. The popular restaurant, which is equal parts family seating and sports bar, was packed that night as patrons were approaching officers and eagerly awaiting their turns.

The legal alcohol limit is 0.08%, and many participants were surprised to see that they were above that level. It was also interesting to see how people of different sizes were affected by the same amounts of alcohol.

Throughout the night, participants were educated about the dangers of driving under the influence. They enjoyed a fun event with our local law enforcement, who takes a proactive approach in the education of our citizens.