Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Chlarson
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Update:
1 drug arrest and 14 citations issued at La Quinta DUI Checkpoint
La Quinta, Calif. – On 03/22/2023, 14 drivers were cited for being unlicensed and there were no arrests for DUI at a DUI checkpoint held on 03/22/2023
The DUI checkpoint was held at Avenue 52 X Jefferson Street from 6:00 p.m. to 0200 a.m.
14 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed, 842 vehicles were contacted. 1 person was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – La Quinta Traffic Team Holding DUI Checkpoint March 22nd, 2024
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – La Quinta Traffic Team Holding DUI Checkpoint March 22nd, 2024
La Quinta, Calif. – On 03/22/2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint 03/22/2024 from 6:00 PM until 2:00 AM. at an undisclosed location in La Quinta, California.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Sergeant Mark Chlarson said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety.”
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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