Advisory
NEWS RELEASE: DUI, Driver’s License Checkpoint This Friday
Montebello Police Dept. Holding DUI, Driver’s License Checkpoint August 28
Montebello, Calif. – The Montebello Police Department will have a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint August 28, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM at an undisclosed location within Montebello city limits.
Checkpoint locations are based on history of DUI crashes and arrests. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, as well as check drivers for valid licenses.
In 2018, 1,069 people were killed on California roads in crashes involving drivers who had a blood alcohol content over the legal limit (.08 or above). Last year, the Montebello Police Department investigated 29 DUI crashes which resulted in 12 injuries and several thousands of dollars in property damage.
The Montebello Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription or over-the-counter medications with an operating heavy machinery warning on the label can also impair. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
If you plan on drinking or are taking medications that can affect your ability to drive, please take these precautions to avoid a DUI:
A DUI charge is not cheap. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license and possible jail time.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NEWS RELEASE: DUI, Driver’s License Checkpoint This Friday 
News Release
For Immediate Release
August 26, 2020 Contact: Lt. Steve Sharpe (323) 887-1313
Montebello Police Dept. Holding DUI, Driver’s License Checkpoint August 28
Montebello, Calif. – The Montebello Police Department will have a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint August 28, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM at an undisclosed location within Montebello city limits.
Checkpoint locations are based on history of DUI crashes and arrests. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, as well as check drivers for valid licenses.
In 2018, 1,069 people were killed on California roads in crashes involving drivers who had a blood alcohol content over the legal limit (.08 or above). Last year, the Montebello Police Department investigated 29 DUI crashes which resulted in 12 injuries and several thousands of dollars in property damage.
The Montebello Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription or over-the-counter medications with an operating heavy machinery warning on the label can also impair. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
If you plan on drinking or are taking medications that can affect your ability to drive, please take these precautions to avoid a DUI:
- Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab or public transportation – to get home.
- Walking while impaired is also dangerous. Have someone sober walk you home or stay with you until a sober driver is available to pick you up.
- Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
- Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.
A DUI charge is not cheap. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license and possible jail time.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Address/Location
City of Montebello
1600 W Beverly Blvd
Montebello, CA 90640
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 323-887-1313
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