Where And When An Upcoming DUI Checkpoint Will Be in San Mateo

SAN MATEO, CA — The San Mateo Police Department will hold a driving under the influence checkpoint on April 18 in the area of S. Norfolk Street and E Hillsdale Boulevard.

“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk, as well as themselves,” said Nick Ryan, an SMPD traffic sergeant. “Any prevention measures that reduces the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”

The SMPD will hold the DUI checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. starting on the Friday of Easter weekend.

Ryan said police determine checkpoint locations based on data of incidents involving impaired driving-related crashes.

DUI charges often result in fines of an average of $13,000 for first-time offenders, as well as a suspended license.

The last planned DUI checkpoint was on March 7 on South Norfolk Street and Shoreview Avenue.