Los Angeles Police Department to Conduct DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols      NA22031ah

Friday, May 13

DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Sherman Way and Amigo Avenue
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Hollywood Boulevard and Gower Street

Saturday, May 14

DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Alameda Street and 6th Street
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Ventura Boulevard and Reseda Boulevard

Sunday, May 15

DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. in West Valley 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. 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.