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Friday night DUI checkpoints to take place later this month in the Bay Area
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Josh Palefsky , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Two police departments in the Bay Area have announced plans to set up checkpoints.
Later this month, local law enforcement will be increasing efforts to curb impaired driving. Two police departments in the Bay Area have announced plans to set up checkpoints. Details about the locations and times are partially available.
One checkpoint is scheduled for Friday, August 28, and will run into the late evening hours. For more specific information about the checkpoints, including exact locations, readers can consult the original announcement from the source, KRON4.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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