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Bakersfield Police will conduct DUI checkpoint Tuesday

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Posted at 9:50 PM, Apr 25, 2022
and last updated 2022-04-26 00:50:36-04

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on Tuesday, April 26.

They will be enforcing this at an undisclosed location within the city, between 6:30 p.m. and 2 a.m.

When checkpoints are publicized, it can reduce crashes involving impaired drivers by up to 20%.

DUI drivers can receive jail time, fees, and other expenses exceeding $10,000.

If you suspect a drunk driver call 9-1-1.