LAPD DUI Checkpoint, Saturation Patrols Planned Through Monday

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department will be out in force through Monday with a series of DUI saturation patrols and a DUI checkpoint.

The saturation patrols will target the West San Fernando Valley and Topanga areas Sunday and Monday, and the DUI Checkpoint is ongoing Saturday night in the Lomita area.

"The DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes and arrests," the LAPD announced in a written statement. "The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by educating drivers on the perils of DUI and by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road."

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

The DUI Checkpoint and Saturation Patrols Are:

Saturday, February 24

• DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Western Avenue and 247th Street

Sunday, February 25

• DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 PM to 8 PM in West Valley Area

Monday, February 26

• DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 PM to 8 PM in Topanga Area