On Friday, Jan. 23, the Long Beach Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/Driver License (CDL) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the east side.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, according to a statement from the police department. 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.
Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may also 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.
