DUI Checkpoint Scheduled For Friday In The South Bay

Deputies will hold a DUI checkpoint Friday, Sept. 5, in Carson to deter drunk and impaired drivers, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

It's unclear exactly where the location will take place. Locations for these checkpoints are determined based on data collected by authorities, which reveals where in the city crashes involving drunk or impaired drivers are most common. The checkpoint will be held sometime from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Authorities added that aside from drunk drivers, deputies will be looking for anyone who may be operating their vehicle while under the influence of marijuana, prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs.

Drivers convicted of operating a vehicle while under the influence may face thousands of dollars worth of fines and penalties, in addition to having their license suspended, according to the LASD.

The funding for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to hold these checkpoints comes from a grant provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to authorities.