The Chula Vista Police Department is rolling out a DUI checkpoint on February 2, looking to curb impaired driving. The operation will take place from 5 PM to 11 PM, though the exact location remains under wraps. According to a statement from the official city website, this initiative targets areas with a history of DUI-related incidents to foster safer streets.

While the tactic is classic, the approach is steadfast. Agent Brian Carter of the Chula Vista Police Department explained the checkpoint's rationale: "Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk." The department aims to not only potentially rescue those unknowingly in harm's way but also to dissuade revelers from getting behind the wheel after one too many. The checkpoint's undisclosed location is intended to prevent drivers from attempting to avoid it deliberately.

The Chula Vista PD reminds the community that it's not only booze that can lead to a bust. Legal substances like prescription meds and weed, while fine on their own, cross into illegal territory when mixed with driving. This means those who partake in California's legal marijuana still need to find a ride if they're riding high.

And for those thinking a DUI is a slap on the wrist, think again. First-timers caught in the snare of a DUI can expect to fork over as much as $13,500 in fines and penalties and possibly say goodbye to their driving privileges. This sobering reality check, funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reduces the number of drivers aggressively under the influence.

For more information on the Chula Vista Police Department and its upcoming safety initiatives, visit their official website.