CHP, La Mesa Police To Hold DUI Checkpoint Honoring Late Officer

“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” La Mesa Police Chief Ray Sweeney said in a statement. “Any
prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”

CHP Capt. Michael Monteagudo said the checkpoint is intended to reduce crashes caused by impaired and unlicensed drivers. Traffic permitting, all vehicles passing through the checkpoint will be checked, he said.