Long Beach
Police Department

UPDATE 3/20/23:
One driver was arrested for driving under the influence at a DUI checkpoint on March 17, 2023

The DUI checkpoint was held at 7th Street and Locust Avenue from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

8 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, 275 vehicles were screened and a total of 1119 vehicles went through the checkpoint.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads.

Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE: 3/16/23:

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On March 17, 2023, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the South Division.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,”said Lieutenant Jose Flores. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”

The LBPD reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.