3 DUI Checkpoints Planned Across SFV This Week: See Map Of Locations

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department will ramp up drunken-driving enforcement this week with a series of DUI checkpoints and extra patrols across the city beginning Tuesday night, including in the San Fernando Valley.

The DUI checkpoint locations target areas with a record of impaired driving-related crashes and arrests. Police will also be checking to ensure drivers are properly licensed, according to the LAPD.

"The Los Angeles Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol," department officials said in a written release. "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, according to the LAPD.

The checkpoints and patrols will take place as follows:

Tuesday, Aug. 11

• saturation patrol from 3 to 11 p.m. in Pacific Division (Del Rey, Manchester Square, Mar Vista, Oakwood, Palms, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Venice, Westchester)

Thursday, Aug. 13

• DUI checkpoint from 6 to 11 p.m. at Alameda and Third streets in the Arts District

Friday, Aug. 14

• DUI checkpoint from 6 to 11 p.m. at Sherman Way and Woodley Avenue in Van Nuys
• DUI checkpoint from 6 to 11 p.m. at Santa Monica Boulevard and Bronson Avenue in Hollywood

Saturday, Aug. 15

• DUI checkpoint from 6 to 11 p.m. at Victory Boulevard and Nagle Avenue in Valley Glen
• DUI checkpoint from 6 to 11 p.m. at Van Nuys Boulevard and Remick Avenue in Pacoima

Monday, Aug. 17

• saturation patrol from 3 to 11 p.m. in West Valley Division (Encino, Lake Balboa, Mandeville Canyon, Northridge, Reseda, Tarzana, Warner Center)