DUI Checkpoint Scheduled In San Francisco Ahead Of Independence Day Weekend

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Police are scheduling a DUI checkpoint ahead of Independence Day weekend in an effort to deter drunk and impaired drivers.

Officers will hold the DUI checkpoint Friday sometime between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. somewhere in the city, the San Francisco Police Department said.

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The department added that aside from drunk drivers, officers will be looking for anyone who may be operating their vehicle while under the influence of marijuana, prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs.

Drivers convicted of operating a vehicle while under the influence may face thousands of dollars worth of fines and penalties, in addition to having their license suspended.

Instead, police recommend the following tips:

• Designate a sober driver
• Use ridesharing services, taxis, or public transportation
• Host responsibly by offering plenty of non-alcoholic beverage options and making sure your guests have safe, sober rides home.
• Don’t let friends or family members drive impaired. Take their keys and help arrange a safe ride.

The funding for these checkpoints comes from a grant provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to authorities.