Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Services Detail held a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on March 30 in West Hollywood and arrested or cited seven motorists.

The checkpoint was held from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fairfax Avenue, south of Santa Monica Boulevard. Deputies screened 1,180 vehicles. One driver was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, while two motorists were arrested for allegedly driving while impaired by drugs. Additionally, three drivers were cited or arrested for operating a vehicle while unlicensed or while their license is suspended or revoked, and one driver was cited or arrested for operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device, as required by law after a first time DUI conviction.

Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for DUI deterrence. For information, visit lasd.org.