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3/2/2026 3:31:59 PM Page 5 of 19 enhance the overall deterrent effect and promote high visibility, it is recommended the grantee issue an advance press release and conduct social media activity for each checkpoint. For combination DUI/DL checkpoints, departments should issue press releases that mention DL's will be checked at the DUI/DL checkpoint. Signs for DUI/DL checkpoints should read "DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint Ahead." OTS does not fund or support independent DL checkpoints. Only on an exception basis and with OTS pre-approval will OTS fund checkpoints that begin prior to 1800 hours. When possible, DUI/DL Checkpoint screeners should be DRE- or ARIDE-trained. 6. Conduct DUI Saturation Patrol operation(s). 9 7. Conduct Traffic Enforcement operation(s), including but not limited to, primary crash factor violations. 6 8. Conduct highly publicized Distracted Driving enforcement operation(s) targeting drivers using hand held cell phones and texting. 4 9. Conduct highly publicized pedestrian and/or bicycle enforcement operation(s) in areas or during events with a high number of pedestrian and/or bicycle crashes resulting from violations made by pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. 2 10. Conduct Traffic Safety educational presentation(s) with an effort to reach community members. Note: Presentation(s) may include topics such as distracted driving, DUI, speed, bicycle and pedestrian safety, seat belts and child passenger safety. 2 11. Participate in highly visible collaborative DUI Enforcement operations. 1 12. Send law enforcement personnel to DUI Checkpoint Planning and Management training. 1 13. Issue a News release announcing the kick-off of the grant by March 31st. The kick-off news release and media advisories, alerts, and materials mut be emailed to the OTS Public Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov and copied to your OTS Coordinator, for approval 7 days prior to the issuance date of the release. 1 14. Participate and report data (as required) in the following campaigns: Quarter 3: National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, National Motorcycle Safety Month, National Bicycle Safety Month, National Click it or Ticket Mobilization; Quarter 4: National Speed Prevention Campaigns, NHTSA Summer Mobilization, National Child Passenger Safety Week, and California's Pedestrian Safety Month. 8 3. METHOD OF PROCEDURE A. Phase 1 – Program Preparation (1st Quarter of Grant Year) • The department will develop operational plans to implement the “best practice” strategies outlined in the objectives section. • Conduct all training needed to implement the program, in the first quarter. • Purchase all grant related supplies and materials to implement the program, in the first quarter. • Items with a unit cost of $5,000 more (including tax and shipping) must comply with Buy America. • In order to develop/maintain the “DUI BOLOs,” research will be conducted to identify the “worst of the worst” repeat DUI offenders with a suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI convictions. The DUI BOLO may include the driver’s name, last known address, DOB, description, current license status, and the number of times suspended or revoked for DUI. DUI BOLOs should be updated and distributed to traffic and patrol officers at least monthly. • Implementation of the STEP grant activities will be accomplished by deploying personnel at high crash locations. Media Requirements Issue a news release announcing the kick-off of the grant by March 31st. The kick-off news releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be emailed to the OTS Public Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov, and copied to your OTS Coordinator, for approval 7 days prior to the issuance date of the release. B. Phase 2 – Program Operations (Throughout Grant Year) Media Requirements The following requirements are for all grant-related activities: