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Posted on: December 22, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Chad Bianco

Press Release:Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint
Station Area:Norco
Written Date:December 11, 2020Time:10:30 AM
Incident Date:December 18, 2020Time:8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Incident Location:Undisclosed Location in the City of Norco
Reporting Officer:Sergeant Aaron Avila
File Number(s):N/A


Update: 

City of Norco, CA. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Norco Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, December 18, 2020. The checkpoint was in the 2400 block of Hamner Avenue between the hours of 8:00 pm and 2 :00 am. The checkpoint yielded the following:

  • 480 vehicles screened
  • 1 driver arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol
  • 11 citations issued for unlicensed drivers
  • 1 citation issued for a suspended license
  • 1 driver arrested for reckless driving
  • 2 arrested for an outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrant

Details:

City of Norco, CA. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department - Norco Station will hold a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, December 18, 2020, from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am at an undisclosed location within the city of Norco.

Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

During the checkpoint, deputies will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The safety of our community is and always will be our mission. Driving under the influence is dangerous and puts a further strain on critical resources.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about “driving” or “operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a vehicle. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to “Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.”

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

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