The California legislature is serious about cracking down on drunk driving and recent laws reflect this intention. Anyone caught driving under the influence will face consequences from the California Department of Motor Vehicles in addition to possible court penalties.
California Bill on Vehicle Impoundment Affects Bay Area DUI Checkpoints
Checkpoints to crack down on drunk driving may sound good in theory. But in practice, in California, there is a common perception that checkpoints have often unduly targeted people in low-income areas and been used disproportionately against undocumented immigrants.
