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Amidst the focus on “drugged driving” is a new tool for the detection and apprehension of drivers impaired by drug use.  Los Angeles, other California cities, such as Bakersfield, Fullerton and Sacramento, and cities across the country are now implementing oral swab tests, a fast and efficient way to detect impairment during traffic stops.  Law enforcement can conduct the swabbing to detect a large range of drugs, with accurate measures of levels in mere minutes. The swab tests in California are voluntary. What is an oral swab test and how is it done? An oral swab test is the obtaining… Read More

DUI checkpoint for Friday, April 4th: CHECKPOINT Time:  7pm-1am Location: Los Angeles – Huntington Dr. @ Poplar Blvd. Like and share with your friends. If arrested for DUI call 888-4-TOPGUN (888-486-7486) Drive safe!

DUI checkpoint for Friday, March 28th: CHECKPOINT Time:  9pm-3am Location: Orange County (Santa Ana) – 1st Street between Main St. and Flower St. Like and share with your friends. If arrested for DUI call 888-4-TOPGUN (888-486-7486) Drive safe!

When people hear “DUI” or driving under the influence, the first thing that often comes to mind is drinking and driving.  What people don’t realize is that in fact, this may or may not refer to only alcohol.  Driving under the influence can also indicate drugs, both illegal and legal. This includes, but is not limited to illegal narcotics and stimulants, and over-the-counter drugs and legal prescriptions. California Vehicle Code Section 312 defines a “drug” as, “any substance or combination of substances, other than alcohol, which could so affect the nervous system, brain, or muscles of a person as to… Read More

DUI checkpoint for Friday, March 21st: CHECKPOINT Time:  8pm-2am Location: Los Angeles (Hollywood) – Hollywood Blvd. @ Bronson Ave. Like and share with your friends. If arrested for DUI call 888-4-TOPGUN (888-486-7486) Drive safe!

DUI checkpoints for Saturday, March 22nd: CHECKPOINT 1 Time:  8pm-2am Location: Los Angeles (Torrance) – Sepulveda Blvd. @ Western Ave. CHECKPOINT 2 Time:  9pm-3am Location: Orange County (Garden Grove) – Chapman Ave. @ Loara St. Like and share with your friends. If arrested for DUI call 888-4-TOPGUN (888-486-7486) Drive safe!

DUI checkpoint for Friday, March 14th: CHECKPOINT Time:  7pm-3am Location: Los Angeles (Alhambra) – Garfield Ave. @ Linda Vista Ave. Like and share with your friends. If arrested for DUI call 888-4-TOPGUN (888-486-7486) Drive safe!

DUI checkpoint for Friday, March 7th: CHECKPOINT Time:  8pm-2am Location: Los Angeles (North Hollywood) – Victory Blvd. @ Saint Clair Ave. Like and share with your friends. If arrested for DUI call 888-4-TOPGUN (888-486-7486) Drive safe!

DUI checkpoint for Saturday, March 8th: CHECKPOINT Time:  7pm-1am Location: Los Angeles – Slauson Ave. @ Vermont Ave. Like and share with your friends. If arrested for DUI call 888-4-TOPGUN (888-486-7486) Drive safe!

You may have seen it done or actually done it roadside during a police stop…walking a straight line, touching your finger to your nose, or standing on one foot.  These tests, referred to as field sobriety tests or “FSTs”, are administered by law enforcement to exercise mental and physical ability to drivers who are suspected to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.  The results are then assessed in attempts to determine an individual’s level of impairment and if they are too intoxicated to drive.  To increase the testing accuracy, police officers are trained in conducting these tests, however,… Read More