BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol Mojave Area is set to conduct a DUI and license checkpoint Friday night into early Saturday morning.

CHP said the checkpoint is scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday in an unincorporated part of Eastern Kern County, which includes Boron, Rosamond, Mojave, Tehachapi, Inyokern and Rosamond.

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During the checkpoint officers will be searching for signs of impairment and proper licensing.

Anyone who suspects seeing an intoxicated driver on the road is encouraged to call 911.

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