LAPD to Conduct DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols – NA23071rc

Thursday, June 8
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.at Pacific Coast Highway and Figueroa Street
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Florence Avenue and Central Avenue

Friday, June 9
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at La Brea Avenue and Obama Boulevard
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Lincoln Boulevard and Maxella Avenue

Saturday, June 10
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 Balboa Boulevard and Nordhoff Street
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Washington Boulevard and Yale Avenue

Sunday, June 11
DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Topanga 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 educating drivers on the perils of DUI and by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

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.