DUI Checkpoint Set For Thursday In Sherman Oaks

HOLLYWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department will hold a series of DUI checkpoints this weekend, including a stop in Hollywood. Thursday night, patrol officers will be posted in the Hollywood area from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

"Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests," LAPD said in a statement. "The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs."

LAPD offered the following tips for drivers to stay safe on the roads.

"See someone who is clearly impaired try and drive? Take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home."

• Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
• Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.

Funding for the DUI checkpoints comes from a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

"The safety of our community is and always will be our mission," Commander Woodyard, Commanding Officer, Traffic Group, said. "We are still out there looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is still dangerous."

Thursday, August 26

DUI Saturation Patrol from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Hollywood Area

Friday, August 27

DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Newton Area

DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Vermont Avenue and Florence Avenue in Los Angeles

DUI Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Century Boulevard and Western Avenue in Los Angeles

Saturday, August 28

DUI Saturation Patrol from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. in South Bureau

DUI Checkpoint from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Victory Boulevard and Valjean Avenue in Van Nuys

Sunday, August 29

DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Harbor Area