Los Angeles Police Department to Conduct DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols NA25008kt

Thursday, February 13

DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Olympic Boulevard and 110 Freeway
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Slauson Avenue and 110 Freeway

Friday, February 14

DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Pacific Coast Highway and Figueroa Street

Saturday, February 15

DUI Saturation Patrol from 4 PM to 12 AM in Newton Area
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Victory Boulevard and Babcock Avenue
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Santa Monica Boulevard and Bronson Avenue

Sunday, February 16

DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 PM to 11 PM in Olympic 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.