DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Friday In San Diego's South Bay

CHULA VISTA, CA — A DUI checkpoint is scheduled Friday in the South Bay area of San Diego County.

The checkpoint is slated from 6 p.m. to midnight at an undisclosed location in the city of Chula Vista, according to the Chula Vista Police Department. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, according to the department. 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,” Agent Brian Carter said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”

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