Pasadena Police Department to Conduct DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on March 7, 2025

The Pasadena Police Department has announced that it will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, March 7, 2025, within the city limits of Pasadena. The exact location of the checkpoint has not been disclosed, but it will be strategically placed based on data indicating areas with higher incidents of impaired driving-related crashes.

The primary objective of these checkpoints is to enhance public safety by removing suspected impaired drivers from the road. Commander William Grisafe emphasized the importance of such measures, stating, “Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk. Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety and can save lives.”

It is crucial to note that impaired driving is not limited to alcohol consumption. Certain prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can also impair driving abilities. Additionally, while medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana remains illegal.

The consequences for a first-time DUI offense are severe, including an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended license.

This program is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Pasadena Police Department urges the public to drive responsibly and ensure that they are not under the influence of any substances that could impair their driving.

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Stay safe, Pasadena!

Source: Pasadena Now