DUI Checkpoint Scheduled for September 12, 2025

Burbank, CA (September 9, 2025) – The Burbank Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, September 12, 2025, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at an undisclosed location within the city limits.

Checkpoint locations are selected based on areas with a history of DUI-related crashes and arrests. The primary goal of these checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to enhance public safety by discouraging drivers from operating vehicles while impaired.

During the checkpoint, officers will screen drivers for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment and verify valid driver's licenses.

The Burbank Police Department reminds the community that impaired driving is not limited to alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can also cause impairment and interfere with the ability to drive safely. Always read the warning labels on medications and follow all directions for use.

Marijuana can also cause impairment and lead to a DUI. While medicinal and recreational marijuana use is legal in California, driving while under the influence of marijuana is not.

If you plan to drink alcohol or are using medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan accordingly and enlist a designated driver. A DUI can cost drivers an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

This enforcement effort is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Questions regarding this statement should be directed to Lieutenant Brent Fekety at (818) 238-3231 or [email protected]