April 4, 2025 The Best Source of News, Culture, Lifestyle for Culver City, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms and West Los Angeles

LAPD Announces Weeklong DUI Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols Across Los Angeles

Checkpoints Aim to Remove Impaired Drivers, Saturation Patrols During Daylight Hours

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) will conduct a series of DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols across the city this week, targeting impaired drivers and promoting public safety. At least two of the saturation patrols will take place during daylight hours, which is different from most other LAPD DUI operations. 

On Wednesday, September 25, a DUI saturation patrol will take place in the Hollywood area from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The patrols will continue throughout the week:

  • Thursday, September 26: DUI checkpoint at Sepulveda Boulevard and Devonshire Street from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Friday, September 27: DUI saturation patrol in the Newton area from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and a checkpoint at Crenshaw Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 28: DUI checkpoint at Vanowen Street and Eton Avenue from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 29: DUI saturation patrol in the West Valley area from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and a checkpoint at Manchester Avenue and Denver Avenue from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The locations for these checkpoints were selected based on data related to DUI-related crashes and arrests. The LAPD emphasizes that these checkpoints aim to educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving and to prevent accidents by removing impaired drivers from the road.

The department also reminds drivers that impairment extends beyond alcohol. Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications can affect driving abilities, and driving under the influence of marijuana, while legal for use, is still illegal.

First-time DUI offenders face steep consequences, including an average of $13,500 in fines, penalties, and a suspended driver’s license.

This initiative is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Checkpoint locations may change or be canceled at any time.

in News
Related Posts

Scoop Dreams Come True: Van Leeuwen Launches New Beverly Hills Shop

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Van Leeuwen’s Beverly Hills Opening Comes With Sweet Perks Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, a New York City-born brand celebrated for...

WeHo’s WeHappy Wednesdays Serve Up Big Discounts In Addition to Zero Parking Fees

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

Free Parking and $5 Cocktails? WeHo Makes Wednesdays Worth It The City of West Hollywood and the West Hollywood Chamber...

Saijo Hand Roll Rolls into Culver City with Premium Japanese Ingredients

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Binchotan-Fired Perfection: Saijo Rolls Out Premium Sushi in West LA A new destination for hand rolls and Japanese culinary craftsmanship...

(Video) Check Out Bernie’s, a New Pop Up at Citizen Public Market in Culver City

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Made with fresh frozen fruit and a toasted merengue topping these flavors are irresistible. The pop up will be at...

From Cocktails to Coffee: U.S. Tariffs Threaten Imports, Jobs, and Your Grocery Bill

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Major Price Hikes Expected for Coffee, Wine, Chocolate, and Butter  A sweeping new set of tariffs announced by former President...

Levain Bakery to Open Venice Location with Special Guests and Charitable Twist

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Bigger Than a Cookie: Levain’s Venice Opening Is a Flavorful Fundraiser Levain Bakery, the cult-favorite cookie destination founded in New...

LAX Airport Server Finds Hate-Filled Message From Unidentified Diners

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Waiter Says He Was Stunned by the Message Left by Customers Guillermo Ortiz, who works at Planet Hollywood inside the...

Sunset Strip Staple Le Petit Four Shuts Down After Landlord Pulls the Plug

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

End of an Era: Le Petit Four Forced to Close in West Hollywood In a stunning reversal to the upbeat...

Metro LA Pushes Back Sepulveda Transit Community Meetings

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Environmental Review Delay Prompts Metro to Reschedule  Metro announced that community meetings scheduled for early April to discuss the Sepulveda...

County Board Approves New Homeless Agency, Redirecting Millions from Existing System

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

With Billions on the Line, LA County Moves to Centralize Homeless Response Los Angeles County is making a dramatic shift...

Put the Phone Down: LAPD and CHP Targets Distracted Drivers in April Crackdown

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Hands-Free Law Violations Could Now Cost You More Than Just a Fine Throughout April, the Los Angeles Police Department will...

Five Arrested in Culver City After Attempted Carjacking and Vandalism Incident

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Gun, Warrants, and Broken Glass: Culver City Police Tackle Two Crimes Police arrested four juveniles in connection with an attempted...

Kim Delaney, Partner Cleared After Weekend Arrest in Marina del Rey

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Emmy-Winning Actress and Partner James Morgan Released Kim Delaney, the Emmy-winning actress recognized for her roles in NYPD Blue and...

(Video) Spending an Afternoon at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Go To Pacpark.com For Tickets and More Information. Go To https://t.co/fDDgcY6b3e For Tickets and More Information.#amusementpark #rides #rollercoaster #summer #spring...

Matū Kai to Debut in Brentwood With Grass Fed Wagyu and Global Flair This Week

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Farm-To-Fork Beef, Wood-Fired Flavors, and Sustainability Meet on San Vicente The team behind Beverly Hills’ acclaimed steakhouse Matū will soon...