CHP to Conduct DUI Checkpoint

What to Expect

• The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on [date] from [time] to [time] at [location].
• All vehicles passing through the checkpoint will be briefly stopped and checked for signs of impairment.
• Drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be subject to further testing and may be arrested.

Why DUI Checkpoints Are Important

DUI checkpoints are an important tool in the fight against drunk driving. They have been shown to reduce the number of DUI-related crashes and fatalities.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, there were 13,142 traffic fatalities in the United States involving a drunk driver. That's an average of one death every 45 minutes.

DUI checkpoints help to deter drunk driving by increasing the likelihood that impaired drivers will be caught and punished.

What to Do If You're Stopped at a DUI Checkpoint

• Be polite and respectful to the officers.
• Have your driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance ready.
• Answer the officer's questions honestly.
• If you are asked to submit to a breathalyzer test, do so.
• If you are arrested for DUI, you will be taken to jail.

How to Avoid a DUI

• Never drink and drive.
• If you are going to drink, designate a sober driver or call a taxi or ride-sharing service.
• If you are caught driving under the influence, you will face serious consequences, including fines, jail time, and the loss of your driver's license.