LAPD Announces Weekend DUI Checkpoints Across West LA

Enforcement efforts target high-incident zones to curb impaired driving

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:05am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car's ignition key and steering wheel, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the serious consequences of driving under the influence.A stark reminder of the high stakes of impaired driving, as the LAPD cracks down on DUIs across West LA this weekend.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles Police Department has announced a series of DUI checkpoints across West Los Angeles this weekend, targeting high-traffic corridors in South L.A., Hollywood, and Venice based on historical data involving traffic collisions and DUI-related arrests. The checkpoints will operate from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with officers monitoring for drivers under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or prescription drugs.

Why it matters

These high-visibility enforcement efforts are part of a broader strategy to reduce roadway fatalities through education and the removal of dangerous drivers. While recreational and medicinal marijuana use is legal in California, operating a vehicle while impaired remains a criminal offense with significant financial and legal consequences for offenders.

The details

The checkpoints will be set up at the following intersections: Friday, April 17 - Lincoln Boulevard and Maxella Avenue; Saturday, April 18 - Century Boulevard and Western Avenue, Sunset Boulevard and Coronado Street; Sunday, April 19 - Manchester Avenue and Avalon Boulevard. These locations were selected based on historical data regarding traffic collisions and DUI-related arrests in the area.

  • The checkpoints will operate from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 17, Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19.
  • The LAPD announced the enforcement efforts on April 17, 2026.

The players

Los Angeles Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for conducting the DUI checkpoints across West Los Angeles this weekend.

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What’s next

The LAPD noted that the listed checkpoint locations could be canceled or changed due to operational needs and weather conditions.

The takeaway

These high-visibility DUI checkpoints are part of the LAPD's broader strategy to reduce roadway fatalities by targeting high-incident zones and educating the public about the serious financial and legal consequences of impaired driving, even in states where recreational marijuana use is legal.