Long Beach Police Department to Conduct DUI/Driver License Checkpoint Friday

Long Beach, CA – On Friday, February 28, 2025, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will conduct a DUI/Driver License (CDL) checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the North Division area.

Checkpoint locations are chosen based on data indicating high rates of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary goal of these checkpoints is to enhance public safety by identifying and removing impaired drivers from the road.

“Impaired drivers pose a serious threat to everyone’s safety,” said Commander Jeremy Boshnack. “By taking proactive measures to prevent impaired driving, we can make a significant impact on reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities.”

LBPD reminds the public that impairment isn’t limited to alcohol. Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications can also affect a person’s ability to drive safely. Additionally, while both medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal in California, driving under the influence of marijuana remains illegal.

A first-time DUI conviction can result in an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended driver’s license.

This checkpoint is funded through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.