Public Safety · Lodi, CA
Lodi DUI Checkpoint Saturday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.–3 a.m.
The Lodi Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint from 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 to 3 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at an undisclosed location selected based on impaired-driving crash data. Sgt. Dan Bristow said the operation aims to reduce traffic safety risks from impaired drivers. Police reminded residents that impairment can result from alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and marijuana. A first-time DUI carries an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties plus a suspended license. The checkpoint is funded by a Cannabis Tax Fund grant.