The City of Carlsbad Police Department announced it will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, May 27, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next morning, on Carlsbad Boulevard at Beech Avenue in Carlsbad.
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI collisions and arrests. The primary purpose of the checkpoint is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
The Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Also, while medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive, stay at home or plan for a safe ride home. Use a taxi or rideshare service.
Drivers charged with 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.
For more information
Officer Kyle Clement, 760 710 9118 or kyle.clement@carlsbadca.gov
