Lake City police to set up DUI checkpoints on Memorial Day weekend

The Lake City Police Department is looking to cut down on the number of impaired drivers on Memorial Day weekend by setting up DUI checkpoints.

The checkpoints will happen on Friday, May 24 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Possible locations include:

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  • SW Bascom Norris Dr at SW Marvin Burnett Rd

  • NE Washington St at E Hilton Ave

  • 1400 block of US Hwy 90 West

  • South Marion Ave at SW St. Margarets St.

  • South Main Blvd at State Road 47

  • State Road 247 north of Bascom Norris Dr

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Officers will also be checking to see if drivers have a current license and vehicle registration.

In a news release, the agency said the goal of checkpoints is to identify and apprehend impaired drivers before they can kill or injure others.

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