The Santa Monica Police Department’s Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Saturday, Aug. 16 at an undisclosed location within the city limits, between the hours of 7 pm to 3 am.
SMPD Sgt. Rudy Camarena said research showed that accidents involving impaired drivers can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely.
He said traffic officers will be looking for objective signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment and verify that motorists are in possession of a valid driver’s license.
