Full Notification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
February 26, 2025
Commander Darin Muehler
DMuehler@simivalley.org        
805-583-6960
 
Simi Valley Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint March 01, 2025
 
Simi Valley, Calif. – On March 01, 2025, the Simi Valley Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint Saturday, March 01, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00a.m. at an undisclosed location. 
 
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
 
“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Commander Darin Muehler said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety.”
 
Simi Valley 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.