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A Cookie, A “DUI” Checkpoint, And A Redbox Rental

Well, tonight I decided I’d check out the DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Topanga Canyon Blvd.  I parked at the Topanga Promenade mall and stopped by Corner Bakery Cafe and got myself an M&M Cookie then walked over to eyeball the checkpoint.

It was about 8:40pm and it didn’t seem like they were making any arrests or tows just yet.  Still getting warmed up, I suppose.  The checkpoint was on southbound Topanga Canyon Blvd just south of Oxnard Street.  Interestingly, it didn’t seem like they were making any effort to stop folks who turned left onto Califa Street.  I’m assuming that’s where all the drunk people and illegal immigrants would turn. [note to people who don't understand sarcasm here - I'm saying this with SARCASM!]

Afterward, I stopped by the Redbox DVD rental kiosk at the 7-11 store at 20914 Ventura Blvd.  I’ve never actually used a Redbox kiosk before, but I figured I’d give their $1/night DVD rentals a shot.  I rented Extract.  A very fine film.

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LAPD Peforming “Sobriety Checkpoint” A/K/A “Revenue Shakedown” In Topanga Area TONIGHT

The LAPD will unfortunately be conducting a “sobriety and drivers license checkpoint” tonight in our area. It is well known and widely reported that these checkpoints have little to do with catching drunk drivers and are essentially about the revenue they collect when they catch people driving on suspended licenses. Your vehicle will be impounded. The notice included a map which had the intersection of Califa St and Topanga Canyon Blvd marked, however if it s not 100% clear if that is where the checkpoint will be.

If you encounter this checkpoint, please disregard your civil rights before entering.  I joke not when I tell you this is one of the most evil things going on with the government of California today.  Watch the video below for more information as well.

A sobriety and drivers license checkpoint will be held tonight.

The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions involving intoxicated drivers and hit and run collisions. During this year, residents residing in the Topanga Area endured 19 driving under the influence-related and 99 hit and run traffic collisions. The checkpoint will educate the community to use designated drivers and not drink and drive. Our message is simple: If we catch you drunk, you will be arrested.

It is the Los Angeles Police Department’s goal to continue providing public awareness on the dangers of drinking and driving, and the laws concerning driving without a valid driver’s license. Motorists approaching a checkpoint will observe traffic signs, information and police officers advising that a checkpoint is ahead. Once diverted into a lane, each motorist will be detained momentarily while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. We can all help make our streets safer, please report Drunk Drivers – Call 911.

Update: Full time and location info from LAist (8pm to 3am).

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