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News Release Monday, August 22, 2011
Sobriety/ License Checkpoint NA11195cj
What:
Sobriety/ Drivers License Checkpoint
When:
Saturday, September 3 through September 4, 2011
7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where:
Venice Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Wilshire Division
Who:
West Traffic Officers
Why:
The purpose of the Sobriety/Driver’s License checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions involving intoxicated and unlicensed drivers through enforcement and public awareness. Funding for this checkpoint comes from the University of California-Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center. We can all help make our streets safer. Report Drunk Drivers-Call 911.
The Officer–in-Charge of the Sobriety/Driver’s License Checkpoint is Sergeant John Ficken, West Traffic Division, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Team, 213- 473-0222. Officers from West Traffic Division will staff the checkpoint.