Los Angeles Police Department to Conduct DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols NR25057dm

Friday, May 12
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Florence Avenue and Central Avenue
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Sepulveda Boulevard and Devonshire Street
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Jefferson Boulevard and Western Avenue

Saturday, May 13
DUI Saturation Patrol from 6 PM to 2 AM in South Bureau
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Victory Boulevard and Babcock Avenue

Sunday, May 14
DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 PM to 11 PM in Van Nuys Area
DUI Saturation Patrol from 6 PM to 2 AM in South Bureau

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.