BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department announced that it will be holding a DUI and Driver's License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Bakersfield city limits on Fri, Sept 15.
According to the BPD, announcing DUI checkpoints ahead of time is a proven method to reduce the number of people injured and killed due to intoxicated drivers.
The checkpoint will be held from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next day.
The BPD isn't the only law enforcement organization holding a checkpoint in Bakersfield, however.
The California Highway Patrol will be conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Sat, Sept 15. The CHP checkpoint will also take place in an unincorporated area of Bakersfield between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. the next day.
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