A Driving Under the Influence/Driver’s License Checkpoint (DUI/CDL) is scheduled to take place in Malibu on Friday, Dec. 18, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
DUI/CDL checkpoints are intended to screen for drug- and alcohol-impaired drivers, as well as ensure that drivers are properly licensed.
The checkpoint location will not be disclosed prior to the scheduled event, coordinated by the LA County Sheriff’s Department.
“Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely,” according to the sheriff’s department.
Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes and other expenses that can exceed $10,000.