The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Palm Desert Station will hold a DUI checkpoint in Rancho Mirage on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM. The exact location will not be announced in advance.
The checkpoint aims to improve road safety by identifying and removing impaired drivers. Officials remind residents that impairment can come from alcohol, marijuana, prescription, or over-the-counter drugs. A first-time DUI can cost about $13,500 in fines and penalties and lead to a license suspension…