Crime & Safety
DUI And Driver's License Checkpoint Scheduled Saturday In San Diego
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license, police said.
SAN DIEGO, CA — A DUI and driver's license checkpoint is scheduled Saturday night in San Diego.
The checkpoint will take place between 10 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday at an undisclosed location in the city, according to the San Diego Police Department.
"Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests," the department said in a news release. "The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired."
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During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license, according to the department.
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Funding for the checkpoint program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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