The Fresno Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM at an undisclosed location in Fresno. The checkpoint aims to promote public safety by removing impaired drivers from the road.
Officials remind drivers that impairment can result from alcohol, prescription medications, or over-the-counter drugs. Driving under the influence of marijuana remains illegal. First-time DUI offenders face about $13,500 in fines and penalties and a suspended license. The program is funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…