Arrests Made at Newhall DUI Checkpoint
A number of drivers were arrested at a Los Angeles County DUI checkpoint that was conducted over an eight-hour period. According to a report in The Los Angeles Daily News, the checkpoint began the evening of April 5 on Lyons Avenue at Wheeler Road in Newhall. Officials arrested three motorists on suspicion of drunk driving and a fourth driver for felony possession of narcotics. During the checkpoint, five vehicles were towed, seven drivers were cited for various vehicle code violations, and 12 drivers were sent to court for driving without a license or on a revoked or suspended license. There were 944 vehicles that were screened at the checkpoint.
If you are approaching a DUI checkpoint, your every move will be closely monitored. Police officers will actively search for any signs of intoxication or suspicious activity. Here are a few useful tips if you are at a checkpoint in Los Angeles County:
