SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Law enforcement across San Diego County will be holding DUI checkpoints this weekend.
Drivers in San Diego County take heed, police will be holding DUI checkpoints in Chula Vista, El Cajon, Carlsbad and Escondido over the weekend.
Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad Police Department will be holding a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Friday, May 31, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city.
El Cajon
The El Cajon Police Department is holding a driving under the influence checkpoint on Friday, May 31, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the 900 block of East Main Street.
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Escondido
The Escondido Police Department is holding a driving under the influence checkpoint on Friday, May 31, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location.
Chula Vista
The Chula Vista Police Department is holding a driving under the influence checkpoint from 6 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 1 at an undisclosed location within the City of Chula Vista.
Alcohol isn’t the only thing police look for. Police say driving under the influence of some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs, as well as marijuana, is still illegal.
Drivers charged with a DUI can face fines and penalties on average around $13,500, and a suspended license.
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