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'Tis The Season For DUI Crackdowns: Here Are The Checkpoints And Patrols Through New Year's Eve
If you plan on any alcohol and/or drug-fueled revelry during this festive season, here's a gentle reminder that you shouldn't be drinking and driving. The Los Angeles Police Department has released a list of checkpoints and DUI swarms that start tonight and last through New Year's Eve. If you drink, get a designated driver, take a cab or your ride-sharing service of choice or take a bus. (And yes, releasing DUI checkpoints actually helps reduce drunken driving.)
Thursday, December 11
- DUI Saturation Patrol in Hollywood Area from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Friday, December 12
- Checkpoint at Western Avenue and 8th Street from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Checkpoint at Ventura Boulevard and Columbus Avenue from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- DUI saturation patrol around the Central Bureau, which includes the area around Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Echo Park, downtown, Westlake and Boyle Heights, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- DUI saturation patrol in Mission Area, which includes Arleta, Panorama City, Sylmar, North Hills and Mission Hills, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday, December 13
- Checkpoint at Sunset Boulevard and Genesee Avenue from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- DUI saturation patrol in 77th Street Area from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Sunday, December 14
- Checkpoint at La Brea Avenue and Coliseum Street from 7 p.m. to midnight
- DUI saturation patrol in the Harbor Area from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, December 18
- DUI saturation patrol in the area around the Central Bureau from 4 p.m. to midnight
- DUI saturation patrol in Hollywood Area from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Friday, December 19
- Checkpoint at Vermont Avenue at 5th Street from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Checkpoint at Figueroa Street and 9th Street from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Checkpoint at Sunset Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, December 20
- Checkpoint at Central Avenue and 81st Street from 7 p.m. to midnight
- Checkpoint at Manchester Avenue and Denver Avenue from 7 p.m. to midnight
- Checkpoint Woodman Avenue and Osborne Street from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Sunday, December 21
- DUI saturation patrol in Hollenbeck Area from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- DUI saturation patrol in North Hollywood Area from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Friday, December 26
- DUI saturation patrol in West Los Angeles Area from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Saturday, December 27
- Checkpoint in Foothill Area at Osborne Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Checkpoint in Newton Area at Florence Avenue and Broadway from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Checkpoint in North Hollywood Area at Victory Boulevard and Bellaire Avenue from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- DUI saturation patrol in Harbor Area from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Wednesday, December 31
- Checkpoint in Pacific Area at Lincoln Boulevard and Maxella Avenue from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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