BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bakersfield Police Department arrested one driver for driving under the influence during Friday night's DUI and driver's license checkpoint in central Bakersfield.
Officers screened 1,120 vehicles at the checkpoint that lasted from 6 p.m. and midnight near Oak and 18th street.
During the checkpoint, police also arrested one driver on outstanding felony warrant and seized one unregistered firearm.
Four drivers were also cited for driving while unlicensed, while three other drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license.
A total of eight vehicles were seized at the checkpoint, seven of which were impounded.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided to the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Unit by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.
