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DUI checkpoint planned for Lancaster this Friday

by The AV Times Staff • July 28, 2021

LANCASTER – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Lancaster this Friday, July 30, 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. Tony says

    July 31, 2021 at 12:57 am

    In front of rickspawn shop

  2. Av crackhead says

    July 28, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    ARE the check points on j, k, and L around sierra hwy again?

    • Long time AV resident says

      July 31, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      @AV CRACKHEAD- why don’t you get a life a**hole!!! Readers on here don’t appreciate being labeled as such! I cannot believe the moderator approved your post SMH…

  3. Av resident says

    July 28, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    Wheres the checkpoints?

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