Chula Vista to conduct Saturday checkpoint for DUI drivers, other violators

A DUI checkpoint sign Photo via KMPHFOX X The Chula Vista Police Department will hold a checkpoint Saturday in an attempt to catch those who are driving under the influence From p m to midnight the checkpoint will be in place at an undisclosed location Checkpoint locations are chosen based on information where crashes related to impaired driving are more prevalent The goal is to deter impaired driving and take more DUI drivers off the roads Across San Diego County of crash fatalities involved an impaired driver in which is nearly higher than the year before according to UC Berkeley s Transportation Injury Mapping System However in Chula Vista of crash fatalities in involved an impaired driver a nearly decrease from the previous year The department also reminded the populace that impaired driving is not specific to alcohol as specific prescription and over-the-counter medications may impair driving Additionally while medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal driving high will product in a DUI For a first-time DUI charge drivers can face an average of in fines and penalties as well as a suspended license