DUI Patrols Planned For Westside

LOS ANGELES, CA — The California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles Police Department will continue July 4th DUI enforcement efforts through Tuesday with a series of checkpoints and saturation patrols.

Officers began ramping up patrols on state highways and roads in Los Angeles County Friday to catch drunk and drug-impaired drivers as part of the annual Fourth of July weekend crackdown.

The LAPD is planning saturation patrols in the Pacific and Foothill areas Monday and Tuesday and a DUI checkpoint in the San Fernando Valley Monday night.

LAPD DUI CHECKPOINTS AND SATURATION PATROLS:

Monday, July 3

• DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 PM to 8 PM in Pacific Area
• DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM at Victory Boulevard and Babcock Avenue

Tuesday, July 4

• DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 PM to 8 PM in Foothill Area

The CHP's statewide maximum enforcement period began at 6 p.m. Friday and conclude at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, during which all available officers will hit the streets for targeted patrols.

"Maximum enforcement helps save lives and protects everyone on our roads by holding drivers accountable for dangerous, unlawful behaviors like speeding and impaired driving," California Office of Traffic Safety Director Barbara Rooney said. "Whether you are traveling near or far, make a plan to go safely before heading to your destination. We want you and your loved ones to enjoy a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend."

During last year's Independence Day MEP, CHP officers arrested nearly 1,000 motorists on suspicion of DUI statewide, about equal to the number of arrests that occurred during the 2021 campaign, according to the CHP.

Forty-four people were killed in crashes within the CHP's jurisdiction during the 2022 Fourth of July weekend.

CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said officers will take a zero-tolerance approach to any roadway actions that put other drivers at risk.

"Reckless driving is a serious concern on California's roadways, and it is the responsibility of CHP to help keep the public safe," Duryee said. "Every year, speed is the leading cause of roadway crashes in our state, resulting in thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths. Slow down and help us make our roads safer for everyone. Travel at a safe speed, avoid distraction behind the wheel, buckle up and drive sober."

City News Service contributed to this report.