DUI Checkpoint Set for Long Beach This Weekend

The Long Beach Police Department will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence - Driver's License Checkpoint on Saturday, September 3, from 6:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. Sunday, September 4 in the western section of the city.

In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in  alcohol involved collisions, checkpoints are also conducted to identify DUI offenders and get them off the street, to ensure drivers have a valid driver license, as well as to educate the public on the dangers of driving while impaired. 

By publicizing these enforcement and educational efforts, the Long Beach Police Department said it believes motorists can be deterred from driving while impaired.

Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked and drivers who are found to be under the influence will be arrested. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 9-1-1 if they see a suspected impaired driver.

Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For more information, contact the Long Beach Police
Department's Traffic Section Sergeant, Aaron Alu at (562) 570-5737.