The BATMOBILE IS IN TOWN- Mt. Pleasant DUI Enforcement
While it will be announced publicly for purposes of a deterrent effect, here is the schedule for the use of the SC Department of Public Safety “Batmobile” or the truck containing breath testing equipment. The mobility of the device saves making a trip to the police station or the county jail where breath testing devices are kept.
REMEMBER, the law states that only those persons who are UNDER ARREST for DUI can be asked to provide a breath sample. You cannot be asked to provide a breath sample UNLESS you are under arrest based upon probable cause for the offense of DUI.
The schedule is:
Friday evening the 19th of December from 10:30 pm until 12:30 am. LOCATION will be Mathis Ferry Road and Wando South
Saturday evening the 20th of December, from 12:30pm until 2:00 am. LOCATION will be the Hungryneck area and the Newmarket area
Sunday evening the 21st of December from 11pm until midnight. LOCATION will be Bowman Road and K-Mart area
Sunday evening the 22nd in the area of Whipple Road and the Sports Complex.
RESTATEMENT: The law prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle if the driver is impaired-defined as a person whose mental faculties are materially and appreciably impaired as a result of the ingestion of an alcoholic beverage or controlled substances. As well, the law provides that a person who registers a .05 of 1 percent alcohol is conclusively presumed to NOT be under the influence.
The decision to drive a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, under our law, may subject you to arrest and prosecution. The decision is a personal one that should be based upon an appreciation of the law that applies.
