Police issue 11 citations, make two arrests at DUI checkpoint

SEAL BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Seal Beach Police Department (SBPD) arrested two people and issued 11 citations to people for driving with suspended/revoked licenses or without a license at a DUI checkpoint on Dec. 22.

The DUI checkpoint was held at northbound Pacific Coast Highway, north of the intersection with Balboa Drive, from 7 p.m.-3 a.m.

Police made contact with 327 vehicles and 1,001 vehicles passed through the checkpoint. Police performed seven field sobriety tests. Two people were arrested: one for an outstanding arrest and another for suspicion of public intoxication (Civil Code 647(f)).

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads.

SBPD organized the DUI checkpoint with assistance from California Highway Patrol, Cypress Police Department, West County Community Emergency Response Team and SBPD Volunteers in Police Services personnel.

Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The next DUI checkpoint is scheduled for Feb. 3.