Los Angeles Police Department to Conduct DUI Checkpoints & DUI Saturation Patrols NA23108lr

Thursday, September 28
DUI Saturation Patrol from 6 PM to 2 AM in South Bureau
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Slauson Avenue and 110 Freeway

Friday, September 29
DUI Saturation Patrol from 4 PM to 12 AM in Newton Area
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Van Nuys Boulevard and Vanowen Street
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Van Nuys Boulevard and Remick Avenue
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Pacific Coast Highway and Frigate Avenue
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at La Brea Avenue and Oakwood Avenue

Saturday, September 30
DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 PM to 8 PM in Rampart Area
DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 PM to 11 PM in Hollywood Area
DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 PM to 11 PM in North Hollywood Area
DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 PM to 11 PM in Newton 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.