DUI/Driver License Checkpoint Coming Up In Culver City

CULVER CITY, CA — The Culver City Police Department will hold a DUI/Driver License Checkpoint on August 30, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city, CCPD announced.

In addition, CCPD is joining law enforcement agencies nationwide in the national enforcement campaign "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," the press release said. During this period (which started Aug. 16 and will run to Sept. 2), CCPD has additional officers on the road looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

"As summer comes to a close, the Culver City Police Department is urging drivers not to get behind the wheel after drinking, or using drugs that impact their ability to drive safely," the press release said. "Labor Day Weekend remains one of the deadliest times of year for alcohol-involved crashes."

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 376 deadly crashes nationwide during the 2017 Labor Day holiday period, which was from Sept. 1 to Sept. 5. Among those crashes, 36 percent involved a drunk driver. Two people were killed and 31 others injured on Labor Day in California last year alone.

“There are so many ways to get home without driving under the influence,” Culver City Chief of Police Scott Bixby said. “Driving while drunk or high is dangerous, irresponsible and causes too many senseless tragedies. We hope that drivers get the message that driving impaired will never be tolerated.”

Driving while impaired is illegal, including impairment from prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and/or marijuana.

"If you plan on drinking, or are taking medications or drugs that can affect your driving ability, designate a sober driver or use a ride-share service," CCPD said. "If you see someone driving impaired, call 9-1-1."

Funding for the DUI enforcement is provided in part by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the press release said.