Nine Arrests Made at DUI Checkpoint, One for DUI

Authorities made nine arrests at a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint in Malibu on Friday night, including one for suspicion of DUI. 

The checkpoint was held on Pacific Coast Highway at John Tyler Drive from 7 p.m. until 3 a.m. 

“Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public,” according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. 

Full statistics from the April 11 checkpoint: 

– 1,463 vehicles through the checkpoint

– 1,240 drivers checked at the checkpoint

– 1 DUI – alcohol suspect arrested

– 2 suspended / revoked drivers arrested and sent to court

– 6 unlicensed drivers arrested and sent to court

– 2 vehicles stored for 1 day

– 2 vehicles impounded for 30 days

– 5 vehicles released per checkpoint release procedures