LAPD to Conduct DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols NA22062ah

Thursday, August 4
DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Topanga Space
DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Wilshire Space

Friday, August 5
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Reseda Boulevard and Parthenia Road
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Crenshaw Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard

Saturday, August 6
DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. in South Bureau
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Sherman Method and Woodman Avenue
DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at La Brea Avenue and Oakwood Avenue

Sunday, August 7
DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Foothill Space
DUI Saturation Patrol from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in South Bureau

Word: Places of the checkpoints are topic to vary or cancelation.

The DUI checkpoint places are decided primarily based on knowledge exhibiting incidents of impaired driving-related crashes and arrests. The first function of DUI checkpoints is to advertise public security by taking suspected impaired drivers off the street.

Commander Pasos, Commanding Officer of Visitors Group mentioned, “Impaired drivers put others on the street at vital threat. Any prevention measures that cut back the variety of impaired drivers on our roads considerably improves site visitors security.”

The Los Angeles Police Division reminds the general public that impaired driving is not only from alcohol.  Some prescription drugs and over-the-counter medication could intervene with driving. Whereas medicinal and leisure marijuana are authorized, driving below the affect of marijuana is unlawful.  Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face a mean of $13,500 in fines and penalties, in addition to asuspended license.

Funding for this program was offered by a grant from the California Workplace of Visitors Security, by means of the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration.