The Long Beach Police Department will hold a driving under the influence (DUI)/Driver License (CDL) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in North Long Beach this Friday.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, according to a statement from LBPD. The primary purpose of DUI/CDL checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking impaired drivers off the road, increase awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving and serve as a deterrent to potential impaired and unlicensed drivers.
“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Commander Jeremy Boshnack said in a public statement. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety.”
Impaired driving can be caused by more than just 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.
