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Bakersfield police to conduct DUI checkpoint July 26

By Joshua Eyraud,

6 hours ago

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department will be scanning for drivers under the influence Friday evening, the department announced.

On July 26, Bakersfield police will conduct a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. The checkpoint, being held at an undisclosed location within city limits, is a tool used to reduce the number of people killed or injured in alcohol or drug related crashes.

Officers will be checking for valid licensing and drug or alcohol impairment during the checkpoint. Drivers who operate a vehicle impaired can possibly face jail time, fines, DUI classes, and expenses up to $10,000.

The Bakersfield Police Department encourages the public to keep the road safe and call 911 if they suspect a driver is impaired.

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