News Release
Thursday, September 2, 2010

LAPD Sobriety Checkpoints - Designate a Driver before the Labor Day Party Begins
WHAT:LAPD’s Citywide Sobriety Checkpoints
WHEN:
Friday, September 3, 2010 through Monday, September 6, 2010
WHERE:
- September 3, 2010 (Friday) in Southeast Area at Manchester Avenue and Hoover Street from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- September 3, 2010 (Friday) in Northeast Area at Sunset Boulevard and Sutherland Avenue from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- September 3, 2010 (Friday) in Newton Area at Slauson Avenue and Olive Street from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- September 4, 2010 (Saturday) in Southwest Area at Jefferson Boulevard and Western Avenue from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- September 4, 2010 (Saturday) in Pacific Area at Washington Boulevard and Stanford Avenue from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- September 4, 2010 (Saturday) in West Valley Area at Reseda Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- September 5, 2010 (Sunday) in Harbor Area at Harbor Boulevard and 1st Street from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- September 6, 2010 (Monday) in Pacific Area at Venice Boulevard and Abbot Kinney Boulevard from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
LAPD Officers
WHY:
Labor Day is a National holiday to celebrate the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations. Unfortunately, Labor Day weekend has become a holiday associated with the overindulgence of alcohol and drunk driving. To ensure a safe Labor Day Weekend, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) recommends the following tips:
- Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin;
- Designate a sober driver;
- Leave your car keys at home;
- Call a taxi, call a friend or family member, or use public transportation to ensure you get home safely;
- Call 911 if you see a possible drunk driver on the road; and,
- Take the car keys away from someone who is about to drive impaired and assist them in getting home safely.
CONTACT:
For further information, please contact Officer Don Inman, Traffic Coordination Section, at 213-486-0703.
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