Whittier, CA. – On Friday, December 19, 2008, the Whittier Police Department will conduct a Driving Under the Influence Checkpoint. The checkpoint will be conducted in the area of Whittier Blvd. and Mills Ave. The time of the checkpoint will be 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM. The checkpoint and other enforcement efforts are part of the Whittier Police Department’s grant project for "Selective Traffic Enforcement Program." The funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Officers will also be checking for unlicensed motorists or those who are driving with a suspended driver’s license. Any motorist found driving with an invalid license may have their vehicle impounded for 30 days and be issued a citation. For further information, please contact Sgt. Dan Lowe at 562-945-8256.