The Los Angeles Police Department will conduct DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols in different areas of the city from Thursday through Monday, the department announced Wednesday.
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Officers will be looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, including marijuana, some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs that could impair driving.
A first-time DUI charge could cost drivers about $13,500 in fines and penalties, and impaired drivers could also have their license suspended.
The DUI patrols will be deployed at the following locations between 6 and 11 p.m.:
-- at Sunset Boulevard and Coronado Street on Thursday;
-- at Parthenia Street and Wilbur Avenue, and at Pacific Avenue and 1st Street on Friday;
-- at Osborne Street and Golden State Freeway on Saturday;
-- at Figueroa Street and 75th Street on Sunday; and
-- at Sherman Way and Independence Avenue on Monday.
Additionally, DUI Saturation patrols were scheduled at the following times and locations:
-- Thursday between 3 and 11 p.m. in the Hollywood area;
-- Sunday between noon and 8 p.m. in the Foothill area; and
-- Monday between 3 and 11 p.m. in the Central area.
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