Los Angeles Police Department to Conduct DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols NA24018cm

Thursday, February 22

DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Florence Avenue and Main Street

Friday, February 23

DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at La Cienega Boulevard and Sawyer Street

DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Slauson Avenue and Figueroa Street

Saturday, February 24

DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Western Avenue and 247th Street

Sunday, February 25

DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 PM to 8 PM in West Valley Area

Monday, February 26

DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 PM to 8 PM in Topanga 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.