Crime & Safety
DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday In San Jose
Officers will be screening drivers for signs of intoxication during an overnight checkpoint scheduled to begin Friday evening.
SAN JOSE, CA — The San Jose Police Department will staff a DUI checkpoint Friday evening at an undisclosed location in the city, officials announced Wednesday.
The checkpoint will operate from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. and screen for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or marijuana or impaired by certain prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs.
"Impaired driving is preventable," said Lieutenant Nqui Scherry. "It's a choice. If you've been drinking or have taken drugs that impair, make the right choice by finding a sober driver or alternate transportation to take you places."
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According to police, the average driver convicted of a first-time DUI can expect to pay more than $13,000 in fines.
Funding for DUI checkpoints is supported through grants awarded by the state Office of Traffic Safety.
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