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Local authorities step up enforcement for Labor Day Weekend

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BAKERSFIELD- Local authorities continue to be on the lookout for drunk drivers this Labor Day holiday. Law enforcement agencies are in a maximum enforcement mode.

The Bakersfield Police Department and the Kern Avoid Task Force teamed up for a DUI and driver's license checkpoint over the weekend.

On Friday night, 4 DUI arrests were made and officers stopped 20 drivers they say didn't have a valid driver license at a checkpoint on California Avenue.

On Saturday night, 6 DUI arrests were made and officers stopped 62 drivers they say didn't have a valid driver license at a checkpoint on Union Avenue.

The California Highway Patrol's maximum enforcement period continues through Monday.

The public is asked to call 9911 and report drivers they suspect of being under the influence.


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