Los Angeles Police Department to Conduct DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols NA23102rc

Wednesday, September 13
DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Wilshire Area

Thursday, September 14
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Whittier Boulevard and Fresno Street

Friday, September 15
DUI Saturation Patrol from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. in Hollenbeck Area
DUI Saturation Patrol from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in South Bureau
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Alameda Street and 4th Street
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Western Avenue and Venice Boulevard

Saturday, September 16
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Victory Boulevard and Saint Clair Avenue
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Imperial Highway and Compton Boulevard
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Nordhoff Street and Woodley Avenue

Sunday, September 17
DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in 77th Street Area
DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Mission Area
DUI Saturation Patrol from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in South Bureau

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.