Tons of Trucks event

For Immediate Release: July 13, 2015

The City of Alexandria will host its inaugural Tons of Trucks event on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.at Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St. The event will take place rain or shine.

All ages are invited to explore and get behind the wheel of more than 30 different vehicles from 7 City departments. Vehicles include a fire engine, armored police car, ambulance, front end loader, dump truck, bucket trucks, trash truck, sewer truck, vacuum truck, buses and more. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet the staff who build, serve and protect the City of Alexandria and learn about the vehicles they use. Truck-themed activities include an art project with the City’s Mobile Art Lab, hard hat giveaways, photo opportunities and food truck vendors.

Parking is available at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King St., and the fee to attend is $5 per person or $15 per family of four upon entry. For additional information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation or contact Lindsay Burneson at 703.746.5457or Lindsay.Burneson@alexandriava.gov.

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Alexandria Police to Conduct DWI Enforcement

On July 10, Alexandria police will conduct a DWI enforcement effort to deter and apprehend intoxicated drivers. The DWI checkpoint will begin at 9 P.M. on Friday, July 10, and continue until 5 A.M. on Saturday, July 11. Motorists will be stopped and drivers will be checked to assure that their abilities to drive have not been impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Chief of Police Earl L. Cook reminds drivers that the maximum penalty in Virginia for the first conviction for driving under the influence is 12 months in jail, a $2,500 fine and a 12-month suspension of driving privileges. In addition, there are mandatory jail terms associated with these offenses, depending upon the blood alcohol content of the driver. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles administrative fees may apply as well.

For further details, please call the Public Information Office at 703.746.6600.