DUI Checkpoint Scheduled For Sunset Boulevard

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department is holding a series DUI checkpoints throughout the city from Friday through Sunday.

From South Los Angeles to the San Fernando Valley, police will be looking for drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol.

"The DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes and arrests," the LAPD announced. "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."

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license, the department warned.

The LAPD checkpoints are taking place:

Friday, February 21

• DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Glenoaks Boulevard and Truesdale Street
• DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Florence Avenue and La Salle Avenue
• DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Sunset Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue

Saturday, February 22

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

Sunday, February 23

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