Los Angeles Police Department to Conduct DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols NA26012dc

Tuesday, March 24
DUI Saturation from 3 PM to 11 PM in Wilshire Division

Wednesday, March 25
DUI Saturation from 4 PM to Midnight in Central Division

Thursday, March 26
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Alameda and 2nd Street

Friday, March 27
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Nordhoff Street and Woodley Avenue
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Western Avenue and Venice Boulevard

Sunday, March 29
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Figueroa Street and Laconia Boulevard
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Marylee Street

The DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes and arrests. The checkpoint locations are subject to change or cancelation. 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.