Newark Police Department Conducting DUI/DL Checkpoint - December 13, 2024 
Newark, CA - On December 13th, the Newark Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver license (DL) Checkpoint in the City of Newark.
DUI/DL checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI/DL checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Traffic Sergeant Karl Fredstrom said. “Any prevention measures that reduce
the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”
The Newark Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Contact: Sgt. Karl Fredstrom 510.578.4974
[email protected]
Address/Location
Newark Police Department CA
37077 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-578-4237
