A total of 293 drivers were contacted and yielded 11 field evaluations for impairment, 3 DUI arrests, 10 citations issued for driver’s license related violations, and 5 vehicles were impounded on Friday night, April 17, at the Costa Mesa Police Department’s DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on westbound Baker Street, east of Bear Street.
The CMPD thanks all those that drove through and were patient, a total of 591 vehicles passed through this checkpoint.
CMPD is committed to reducing injuries and fatalities on the road due to impairment. Help officers to keep the streets safe for everyone, don’t drive under the influence and obey all traffic laws…