Eighteen Arrested During Malibu Checkpoint, One for DUI

By The Malibu Times · Mon Jun 01 2015

A DUI/driver's license checkpoint conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Malibu/Lost Hills station resulted in 18 arrests on Friday, May 29, according to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's station.

One motorist was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The checkpoint was setup on Pacific Coast Highway and John Tyler Drive, between 7 p.m. through 3 a.m. on Saturday, May 31.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.

Eight unlicensed drivers were arrested during the checkpoint, with 1,077 drivers checked and 1,352 vehicles passing through the checkpoint.

Statistics from the May 29 checkpoint include:

8 Unlicensed drivers were arrested and sent to court.

6 Drivers with suspended licenses were arrested and sent to court.

1 Motorist was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

1 Motorist under 21 years old was cited for having alcohol in system.

1 Vehicles were stored for 1 day.

6 Vehicles were impounded for 30 days.

7 Vehicles were released per checkpoint release procedures.

3 Motorists were arrested and booked for warrants.

A release from the department said, "DUI/Drivers license checkpoints have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries. A major component of these checkpoints are the deterrent effects it has on those who might drive drunk or drugged impaired, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers."