RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Driving Under the Influence Enforcement
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| Station Area: | Eastvale |
| Written Date: | May 11, 2021 | Time: | 9:00 AM |
| Incident Date: | May 8, 2021 | Time: | 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Incident Location: | Undisclosed location within the city of Eastvale
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| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Iemsisanith
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| File Number(s): | N/A |
Details:
City of Eastvale, Calif. – On May 8, 2021 Jurupa Valley Station deputies conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) saturation patrol in the City of Eastvale. Deputies conducted 9 vehicle enforcement stops, administered 2 field sobriety tests, and cited 5 drivers for various vehicle code violations.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind the public about the importance of being safe and sober when you are driving. The Department is dedicated to keeping the public safe and urges people to stay at home or use a designated sober driver if you plan to drink.
Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and marijuana can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs. Do your research and understand how certain drugs you are taking may affect your driving ability.
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