Chula Vista is cracking down on impaired driving, with cops setting up a DUI checkpoint in the city on April 20th, slated to run from the early evening into the night, officials said Monday. The exact location remains under wraps but the Chula Vista Police Department has confirmed the operation will take place within city limits from 6 PM to midnight, in a bid to catch those driving under the influence and reduce crash risks.

The checkpoint's placement is strategic, based on previous crash data involving impaired drivers, and the initiative is a clear signal that Chula Vista is serious about road safety, in a statement obtained by the Chula Vista city website, the police department reminds drivers that intoxication isn't solely due to alcohol—legal substances like prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and even legal marijuana, can impair driving just the same, DUI is illegal no matter the substance.

"Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk," Agent Brian Carter was quoted saying, emphasizing the department's commitment to preventative action for boosting traffic safety. According to the Chula Vista Police Department, a DUI can not only get you off the road but can also leave a hefty dent in your wallet, with fines and penalties averaging $13,500 for first-time offenders, not to mention a suspended license.

The checkpoints are part of a larger safety effort funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety and backed by the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which sees to it that the roads are safer for everyone and that funds are allocated to support these kinds of initiatives, this program is a part of the ongoing effort to deter and reduce the number of individuals who make the decision to drive while impaired.

For more information on the DUI checkpoint and other traffic safety measures, interested parties are urged to visit the city's official website.