Santa Rosa police schedule DUI checkpoints

<p>Santa Rosa Police will be conducting a Friday night checkpoint to help detect any one who might be driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.</p><p>Involved officers also will be educating motorists about state driving laws and checking for legal driver's licenses, police Sgt. Rich Celli said.</p><p>The location of the checkpoint has not been disclosed.</p><p>All vehicles passing through may be checked for impaired drivers, police said.</p><p>The operation is the first of two consecutive Friday night checkpoints. The second will be held next week, July 2.</p><p>Both will run from 7 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. the following Saturday.</p><p>The checkpoints are funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.</p>