DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols NA24122cm

July 18, 2024

Los Angeles Police Department to Conduct DUI Checkpoints

and DUI Saturation Patrols

Thursday, July 18
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Pico Boulevard and Union Avenue

Friday, July 19
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Western Avenue and Venice Boulevard

Saturday, July 20
DUI Saturation Patrol from 2 PM to 10 PM in Mission Area
DUI Saturation Patrol from 6 PM to 2 AM in South Bureau
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Sherman Way and Woodman Avenue

Sunday, July 21
DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 PM to 11 PM in Van Nuys Area

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

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.