Be Safe. Be Smart. Plan Ahead and Do Your Part Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend Responsibly NA23076dm

Thursday, June 29
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Whittier Boulevard and Fresno Street

Friday, June 30
DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 PM to 1 AM in Hollenbeck Area
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Slauson Avenue and Hoover Street
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Venice Boulevard and Ocean Avenue
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Victory Boulevard and Babcock Avenue

Saturday, July 1
DUI Saturation Patrol from 6 PM to 2 AM in South Bureau
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Tampa Avenue and Business Center Drive
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Florence Avenue and Central Avenue

Sunday, July 2
DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 PM to 11 PM in Foothill Area
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Pacific Coast Highway and Figueroa Street

Monday, July 3
DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 PM to 8 PM in Pacific Area
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Victory Boulevard and Babcock Avenue

Tuesday, July 4
DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 PM to 8 PM in Foothill Area

Wednesday, July 5
DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 PM to 1 AM in Olympic Area

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

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reminds drivers to do their part to keep everyone safe on the road this Fourth of July weekend by planning ahead and celebrate the holiday responsibly. This weekend and through July 4th, the LAPD will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

In 2021, more than 500 people were killed in crashes throughout the country during the Fourth of July weekend. Of those deadly crashes, 39% involved alcohol. In California, 44 people were killed in crashes during last year’s Independence Day weekend. In addition, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers made nearly 1,000 arrests for driving under the influence throughout the 3 ¼ day holiday enforcement period.

Commander Craig Valenzuela, Commanding Officer, Traffic Group, said, “If you plan on drinking this weekend, we want you to be safe and be smart by making a plan to go safely with a sober ride home. Keep in mind your loved ones, friends, and family before driving after you’ve had a few drinks.”

While some festivities may include alcohol, driving under the influence also includes impairment from prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and marijuana. Do your research and be informed about how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.

If you are hosting friends and family for barbecues and watching fireworks shows, offer nonalcoholic drinks for designated sober drivers and monitor who is drinking. If you see people leaving who have been drinking, offer to have them stay the night or plan for them to take a sober ride home.

If you see someone who appears impaired or driving recklessly, call 9-1-1. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.