The Beverly Hills Police Department’s Traffic Bureau will be conducting a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 5 p.m. to midnight at an undisclosed location in the city.

All traffic will pass through the checkpoint. Motorists will be stopped and contacted by uniformed officers who will be checking for alcohol and drug impairment. Officers will also check to make sure all contacted drivers have a valid driver’s license.

The Beverly Hills Police Department supports the California Office of Traffic Safety’s “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze” campaign. People who take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also cause impairment, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

In addition to being a deterrent, authorities hope to promote public safety and raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. For information, call the BHPD Traffic Bureau at (310)285-2196. Funding for checkpoints are provided by the Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.