Long Beach Police Department
Long Beach Police Department
24/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 25/08/2024 05:38
*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN 2 ARRESTS AND 12 CITATIONS
UPDATE 8/24/2024
Two people were arrested for driving under the influenceand12 citations were issued at a DUI/CDL checkpoint on August 23, 2024.The DUI/CDL checkpoint was held at 7th Street and Locust Avenue. Eleven drivers were cited for operatinga vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license. 869 vehicles passed through the checkpoint and 280 drivers/vehicles were screened.
DUI/CDL checkpoint locations are determinedbased on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI/CDL checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Originally Published 8/21/2024
On August 23, 2024 the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driver License (CDL) checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. in the South Division area.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
"Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk," Lieutenant Jose Flores said. "Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety."
LBPD reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from 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.