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Weekend Traffic: DUI checkpoints announced for Memorial Day Weekend
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies conduct a DUI checkpoint in Bellflower on March 6, 2014, near the intersection of Woodruff Avenue and Alondra Boulevard.
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It's a holiday weekend. That means relaxing with a cold one all weekend long. Unfortunately, that also means some people make the choice to drink and drive, which means law enforcement is on high alert for those drivers.
Orange and Los Angeles have announced they will deploy officers to DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols in the following areas:
DUI Checkpoints - Orange County
- Anaheim, Placentia, Seal Beach and Yorba Linda: In undisclosed locations nightly from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Read More
DUI Checkpoints - Los Angeles
- Slauson Avenue at Buckler Avenue: Thursday at 7 p.m. to Friday at 1 a.m. Read More
- Florence Avenue at Main Street: Friday at 7 p.m. to Saturday at 1a.m. Read More
- Highland Avenue at De Longpre Avenue: Friday at 8 p.m. to Saturday at 2 a.m. Read More
- Osborne Street at Laurel Canyon Boulevard: Friday at 8 p.m. to Saturday at 2 a.m. Read More
- Ventura Boulevard at Big Oak Drive: Friday at 8 p.m. to Saturday at 2 a.m. Read More
- Huntington Drive at Pueblo Avenue: Saturday at 8 p.m. to Sunday at 2 p.m. Read More
DUI Saturation Patrol - Los Angeles
- Central Bureau: Thursday at 4 p.m. to Friday at midnight Read More
- Hollywood Area: Thursday at 7 p.m. to Friday at 3 a.m. Read More
- Central Bureau: Friday at 4 p.m. to Saturday at midnight Read More
- Southwest Area: Saturday at 5 p.m. to Sundat at 1 a.m. Read More
As always, there are road closures you should be aware of:
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- Foothill Boulevard: For six weeks starting Monday, eastbound Foothill Boulevard between between Vernon and Orange avenues will be closed daily from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More
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