Lake City police to hold DUI checkpoint May 23

LAKE CITY, Fla. — Drivers in Lake City may see a DUI checkpoint later this month.

The Lake City Police Department says it will conduct a multi-agency DUI checkpoint on Saturday, May 23, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The goal is to reduce impaired driving and crashes linked to alcohol or drugs.

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Police say the checkpoint could be set up at several locations depending on traffic, weather and other factors.

Possible locations include:

  • South Main Boulevard at State Road 47
  • Northeast Washington Street at East Hilton Avenue
  • 1400 block of U.S. Highway 90 West
  • South Marion Avenue at Southwest St. Margarets Street
  • U.S. Highway 41 North
  • State Road 247 north of Bascom Norris Drive

Police say drivers stopped at the checkpoint should have a valid driver’s license, current registration and proof of insurance ready if requested.

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