DUI Checkpoint Scheduled In North Hollywood This Weekend

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department will hold a series of DUI checkpoints this weekend, including a stop in North Hollywood. Patrol officers will be posted in the North Hollywood area from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m. this Sunday.

"Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests," LAPD said in a statement. "The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs."

LAPD offered the following tips for drivers to stay safe on the roads.

"See someone who is clearly impaired try and drive? Take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home."

• Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
• Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.

Funding for the DUI checkpoints comes from a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

"The safety of our community is and always will be our mission," Commander Woodyard, Commanding Officer, Traffic Group, said. "We are still out there looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is still dangerous."

Find the full list of checkpoints below.

Friday, June 11

-DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 PM to 1 AM in Northeast Area
-DUI Checkpoint from 7 PM to 12 AM at Roscoe Boulevard and Gloria Avenue in North Hills

Saturday, June 12

-DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Osborne Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Pacoima

Sunday, June 13

-DUI Saturation Patrol from 2 PM to 10 PM in Northeast Area
-DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 PM to 1 AM in North Hollywood Area