Chula Vista Police announce plans for DUI checkpoint on Friday night

Chula Vista Police officers at a checkpoint File photo courtesy of the department The Chula Vista Police Department released plans for a DUI and license checkpoint somewhere in the city limits on Friday night Officers will be stopping drivers from p m to midnight to check for alcohol or marijuana intoxication Law enforcement agencies frequently announce checkpoints in advance because of the deterrent effect on people who might drink or smoke to excess and then get behind the wheel Checkpoint locations are determined based on facts from past DUI-related crashes Officer Brian Carter mentioned the primary purpose of the checkpoints is to promote general safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of in fines and penalties as well as a suspended license