The West Sacramento Police Department announced a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint will be held on Friday, from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. According to the West Sacramento Police Department on their Facebook page, the checkpoint is part of an effort to identify impaired drivers and improve road safety, in response to an increase in drug-impaired driving in California.

The initiative "DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze" focuses on catching drivers impaired by alcohol, prescription drugs, and marijuana. Some medications warn against driving, and mixing them with alcohol can be dangerous. During checkpoints, officers will stop drivers briefly to check for signs of impairment and make sure they have the proper licenses. Specially trained officers may also be involved in assessing drivers suspected of drug impairment, as stated by the West Sacramento Police Department. 

Those caught driving under the influence (DUI) can face serious consequences, including jail time, fines, mandatory DUI education, and a suspended license. The financial impact can exceed $10,000, and there may also be social consequences, like embarrassment among family and friends. The West Sacramento Police Department is using a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to fund a DUI checkpoint aimed at promoting safer roads. The community is encouraged to help by reporting suspected drunk drivers by calling 9-1-1.