DUI Checkpoints Scheduled Near North Hollywood This Weekend

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department will hold a series of DUI checkpoints this weekend, including a pair of stops near North Hollywood. This Saturday, patrol officers will be posted in the West Valley area from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., and at Glenoaks Boulevard and Truesdale Street in Sun Valley from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

"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 25

DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 PM to 1 AM in Newton Area
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Manchester Avenue and Denver Avenue in Los Angeles

Saturday, June 26

DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 PM to 1 AM in Southeast Area
DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 PM to 1 AM in West Valley Area
DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Glenoaks Boulevard and Truesdale Street in Sun Valley

Sunday, June 27

DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 PM to 8 PM in Harbor Area

Locations of the checkpoints are subject to change or cancelation. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license, according to LAPD.