The San Diego Police Department Friday announced it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for programs that aim to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on the road.

"We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety," SDPD Sgt. Gregory Minter said in a statement. "Through a combination of education and enforcement efforts, our goal is to reduce dangerous driving behaviors, prevent crashes and make our roads safer for everyone."

What programs does the grant cover?

The following programs will be covered by the grant:

-- DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers;

-- high-visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in v

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