You don't want to drink and drive anytime anywhere, especially in Berkeley on Friday night.



Berkeley police will be conducting a DUI (driving under the influence) checkpoint on San Pablo Avenue near Jones Street from 8 p.m. until about 2 a.m., the department said. DUI can result not only from alcohol but also drug use.



"Driving impaired is extremely dangerous and the consequences are serious and real," according to a police department news release. "Impaired drivers can kill themselves and others, and the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired are significant.



"During 2010, more than 10,000 people were killed nationwide in a motor vehicle traffic collision involving impaired drivers."



Berkeley police urge anyone who sees a drunk driver to call 911.



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