The Sacramento Police Department will conduct a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint on Friday, June 17, 2011, at Del Paso Road and Five Star Way and a second one on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at 21^st Street and Broadway. They will each begin at 8:30 p.m. and run for 5-7 hours. Traffic flowing through the checkpoint will be contacted by uniformed officers, who will be checking for alcohol and/or drug-impaired drivers. Officers will also check to make sure all drivers have a valid driver's license.

The purpose of the checkpoint is to promote public safety; increase awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving, and serves as a deterrent to potential impaired and unlicensed drivers.

In the event of inclement weather the DUI checkpoint will be converted to a DUI saturation patrol. 

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Please direct any inquiries to Sergeant Chris Prince at (916) 808-6069. Media is encouraged to attend the checkpoint in an effort to spread awareness about the impacts of drinking and driving.