LAPD to Conduct DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols NA22070ti

Friday, August 26

DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 6th Street and Mill Street
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Slauson Avenue and 110 Freeway
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Manchester Avenue and Figueroa Street
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Lincoln Boulevard and Maxella Avenue

Saturday, August 27

DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Newton Area
DUI Saturation Patrol from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in South Bureau
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Victory Boulevard and Bellaire Avenue
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Sepulveda Boulevard and Devonshire Street

Sunday, August 28

DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Van Nuys Area

Note: Locations of the checkpoints are subject to change or cancelation.

The DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

Commander Pasos, Commanding Officer of Traffic Group said, “Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk. Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”

The Los Angeles Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a
suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.