THE SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HOSTING A DUI CHECKPOINT ON SATURDAY FROM 11 P-M UNTIL 3 A-M ON THE OCEAN STREET CORRIDOR. DRIVERS PASSING THROUGH THE CHECKPOINT WILL BE ASSESSED FOR ANY SIGNS OF ALCOHOL OR DRUG IMPAIRMENT. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE FOR THE CHECKPOINT IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND DETER IMPAIRED DRIVING. DRIVERS CAUGHT UNDER THE INFLUENCE CAN EXPECT POSSIBLE ARREST, LICENSE SUSPENSION AS WELL AS FINES AND FEES THAT COULD EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
