South OC Times

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is set to conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint in Laguna Niguel on July 11, 2025. The operation will run from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city.

These checkpoints are strategically placed based on data highlighting areas with high incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The main objective is to enhance public safety by removing suspected impaired drivers from the roads.

"Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk," stated Sgt. Kyle Ishii. "Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety."

The department also emphasizes that impairment isn't limited to alcohol consumption; certain prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can affect driving abilities as well. Despite the legality of medicinal and recreational marijuana, driving under its influence remains illegal.

For those charged with a first-time DUI, penalties can average $13,500 in fines alongside a suspended license.