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DUI checkpoint planned for Lancaster this Friday

by The AV Times Staff • July 7, 2021

LANCASTER – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Lancaster this Friday, July 9, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m., authorities announced.

The checkpoint’s location will be chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of this checkpoint is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

During the checkpoint, deputies will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

“The safety of our community is and always will be our mission,” Sergeant Robert Hill said. “We are looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is dangerous and puts others on the road at risk.”

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or ”operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect to face fines, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses upwards of $13,500, as well as possible jail time.

Funding for this operation is provided to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Filed Under: Crime/ Safety, Home, Lancaster

4 comments for "DUI checkpoint planned for Lancaster this Friday"

  1. Checkpoint says

    July 9, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    $13,500 is an expensive night out.

  2. Officer Guess Who says

    July 9, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    … a one night blitz, 4 checkpoints going simultaneously, running license plate scanners checking for wants and warrants and sobriety, ought to clean up Lancaster pretty darned good:

    1). Avenue I –
    e.g., between Sierra Hwy & 10th W

    2). Avenue J –
    e.g., between Sierra & Division

    3). Avenue K –
    e.g., between Sierra Hwy & 10th W

    4). Avenue L –
    e.g., between Division and Costco

    • Beefcakes says

      July 9, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      At least 15% of Lancaster needs to be put back in jail. A somewhat higher percentage, Palmdale.

  3. minibikes says

    July 9, 2021 at 11:20 am

    What happens when one of these mini bikes go through the checkpoint? Just wondering because they are everywhere in Lancaster and the Sheriff doesnt do anything about them when they see them running red lights and challenging cars. I’ve been at a red light with a cop car next to me and a mini bike w/ a guy on it goes by without a helmet running the red light i look over at the cop and he just shakes his head and keeps going.
    I guess its legal to do that on a mini bike in the AV.

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