Full Notification

CHP Wants You to “Designate, Before You Celebrate”
Sobriety/Driver License Checkpoint Planned


Monterey Park, Calif. – On Friday, March 13, 2015, between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m., the CHP will conduct a sobriety/driver license checkpoint in the unincorporated area of East Los Angeles.

The checkpoint will be staffed by CHP Officers who are trained in the detection of alcohol and/or impaired drivers. The officers will also be equipped with state of the art, hand held breath testing devices which provide an accurate measure of blood alcohol concentrations of suspected impaired drivers. Motorists approaching the checkpoint will see informational signs advising them that a checkpoint is ahead. Once diverted into the lane, motorists will be detained only a few moments while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint. The checkpoints will be conducted in accordance with the guidelines for checkpoint operations outlined in the United States Supreme Court decision, Ingersoll vs. Palmer.

Drivers who are found to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs can expect to be arrested. Those individuals driving without a license can will be issued a citation and run the risk of having their vehicle impounded.

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

For more information or interviews, contact CHP East L.A Officer Doris Peniche at (323) 980-4600 or at (818) 259-2010 (CHP Traffic Management Center).

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