San Diego Police to conduct Friday night DUI checkpoint at undisclosed location

The San Diego Police Department announced plans for a DUI and license checkpoint somewhere in the city limits on Friday night.

Officers will be stopping drivers from 10 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday to check for alcohol or marijuana impairment as well as proper licensing.

Checkpoints like this are typically announced in advance because of the deterrent effect on people who might drink or smoke to excess and then get behind the wheel. Locations are chosen based on a prior history of DUI crashes and arrests.

“The San Diego Police Department is committed to keeping the traveling public safe and reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving,” the department said in a statement.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.