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The City of Garden Grove’s Police Department will be conducting a DUl and Drivers License Checkpoint this Friday, March 14, 2025.
Police Departments in California have to advise the public when they are conducting a DUI Checkpoint. This is part of the legal guidelines to ensure that the checkpoints are conducted in a manner that respects constitutional rights. The announcements typically include the general area and time frame but may not always specify the exact locations.
DUI checkpoints in California are primarily funded through grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), which allocates funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These grants support various activities, including DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols, and public education campaigns aimed at reducing impaired driving incidents.
If you’re caught driving under the influence (DUI) at a checkpoint in California, the penalties can be quite severe and vary depending on whether it’s your first offense or if you have prior DUI convictions. Here are the general penalties:
First Offense:
- Fines: $390 to $1,000, plus additional court fees.
- Jail Time: 96 hours to 6 months in county jail.
- License Suspension: 6 months1.
- DUI School: 3 to 9 months of DUI education program.
- Ignition Interlock Device (IID): May be required for up to 6 months.
Second Offense:
- Fines: $390 to $1,000, plus additional court fees.
- Jail Time: 96 hours to 1 year in county jail.
- License Suspension: 2 years.
- DUI School: 18 to 30 months of DUI education program.
- IID: Required for 1 year.
Third Offense:
- Fines: $390 to $1,000, plus additional court fees.
- Jail Time: 120 days to 1 year in county jail.
- License Suspension: 3 years.
- DUI School: 30 months of DUI education program.
- IID: Required for 2 years.
Additional Penalties:
- Increased Insurance Rates: Your car insurance premiums will likely increase significantly.
- Probation: You may be placed on probation for 3 to 5 years.
- Community Service: You might be required to complete community service hours.
The penalties become more severe with each subsequent offense, and if there are aggravating factors such as causing injury or having a high blood alcohol content (BAC), the penalties can be even harsher.
In California, the penalties for driving under the influence of marijuana are similar to those for driving under the influence of alcohol. Here are the general penalties:
First Offense:
- Fines: $390 to $1,000, plus additional court fees.
- Jail Time: Up to 6 months in county jail.
- License Suspension: 6 to 10 months.
- DUI School: 3 to 9 months of DUI education program.
Second Offense:
- Fines: $390 to $1,000, plus additional court fees.
- Jail Time: 96 hours to 1 year in county jail.
- License Suspension: 2 years.
- DUI School: 18 to 30 months of DUI education program.
Third Offense:
- Fines: $390 to $1,000, plus additional court fees.
- Jail Time: 120 days to 1 year in county jail.
- License Suspension: 3 years.
- DUI School: 30 months of DUI education program.
Additional Penalties:
- Increased Insurance Rates: Your car insurance premiums will likely increase significantly.
- Probation: You may be placed on probation for 3 to 5 years.
- Community Service: You might be required to complete community service hours.
The penalties can be more severe if there are aggravating factors, such as causing injury or having a high level of THC in your system.
At least two elected officials in Orange County were busted for DUIs in the past few years including SAUSD Trusteee Alfonso Alvarez and now Congressman Dave Min, who got a DUI when he was in the State Senate.
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