LAPD Schedules DUI Checkpoint and Saturation Patrol

Enforcement begins Tuesday, followed by a Friday checkpoint in Central LA and the Westside.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:38am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car key and ignition switch against a stark black background, conceptually illustrating the dangers of driving under the influence.Targeted DUI enforcement operations aim to remove intoxicated drivers from the roads and educate the public about the severe risks of impaired driving.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles Police Department has announced a series of specialized enforcement operations this week to curb impaired driving, including a DUI Saturation Patrol on Tuesday and a DUI Checkpoint on Friday in high-risk areas of the city.

Why it matters

Impaired driving remains a serious public safety issue, with alcohol, drugs, and certain medications all posing risks behind the wheel. These targeted enforcement efforts aim to remove intoxicated drivers from the roads and educate the public about the severe legal and financial consequences of a DUI.

The details

The LAPD's operations begin on Tuesday, April 7, with a DUI Saturation Patrol in the Olympic Division from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Later in the week, on Friday, April 10, a DUI Checkpoint will be set up at the intersection of La Brea Boulevard and Rosewood Avenue between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. The checkpoint locations are selected based on historical data involving impaired driving arrests and crash frequency.

  • The DUI Saturation Patrol will take place on Tuesday, April 7, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • The DUI Checkpoint is scheduled for Friday, April 10, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The players

Los Angeles Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for the DUI enforcement operations in Los Angeles.

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What’s next

The LAPD has noted that the scheduled checkpoint locations are subject to change or cancellation based on operational needs.

The takeaway

These targeted DUI enforcement efforts by the LAPD aim to improve public safety by removing impaired drivers from the roads and educating the community about the serious legal and financial consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or certain medications.