Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Fresno Adds DUI Checkpoint, Patrol Officers for Super Bowl Weekend
Bill McEwen updated website photo 2024
By Bill McEwen, News Director
Published 2 years ago on
February 10, 2023

Share

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

Fresno police officers who conduct DUI checkpoints have a tip for sports fans, especially those watching Sunday’s Super Bowl: “There’s no DUI in TEAM.”

Their advice for anyone drinking at a Super Bowl party is to arrange a sober way to get home.

California’s “Go Safely” game plan page offers these tips:

  • Plan Ahead — Before you grab a drink, make sure you’ve got a designated sober driver.
  • Share a Ride — Have been drinking and don’t have a ride home? Use a bus, taxi, or ride-hailing service.
  • Keep Your Friends Safe — Don’t let your friends and relatives drive while impaired.

The Fresno Police Department says that it will have a DUI checkpoint and extra officers patrolling the streets during Super Bowl weekend.

And, remember, alcohol isn’t the only substance that impairs driving. Marijuana, prescription medications, and over-the-counter drugs may also impact your ability to drive safely.

 

RELATED TOPICS:

DON'T MISS

What Are Fresno Real Estate Experts Predicting for 2025 and Beyond?

UP NEXT

Trans Athlete Competes in California Championships in Clovis Despite National Controversy

Bill McEwen,
News Director
Bill McEwen is news director and columnist for GV Wire. He joined GV Wire in August 2017 after 37 years at The Fresno Bee. With The Bee, he served as Opinion Editor, City Hall reporter, Metro columnist, sports columnist and sports editor through the years. His work has been frequently honored by the California Newspapers Publishers Association, including authoring first-place editorials in 2015 and 2016. Bill and his wife, Karen, are proud parents of two adult sons, and they have two grandsons. You can contact Bill at 559-492-4031 or at Send an Email

US Defense Secretary Warns Indo-Pacific Allies of ‘Imminent’ Threat From China

7 hours ago

Hamas Responds to the US Ceasefire Proposal for Gaza While Seeking Amendments

7 hours ago

California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Vows to Repeal Transgender Athlete Law

If Steve Hilton becomes California governor, he says he would demand the state Legislature overturn a law allowing transgender athletes to c...

4 hours ago

Steve Hilton, a 2026 candidate for governor, speaks at a news conference on May 31, 2025, outside Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis. (GV Wire/David Taub)
4 hours ago

California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Vows to Repeal Transgender Athlete Law

6 hours ago

Trans Athlete Competes in California Championships in Clovis Despite National Controversy

7 hours ago

Tim Walz Urges Democrats to Fight Back Harder Against ‘Bully’ Trump

7 hours ago

US Defense Secretary Warns Indo-Pacific Allies of ‘Imminent’ Threat From China

7 hours ago

Hamas Responds to the US Ceasefire Proposal for Gaza While Seeking Amendments

8 hours ago

No. 15 Overall Seed UCLA Eases Past Fresno State Behind a Season-High 22 Hits

8 hours ago

Judge and Ohtani Light Up the First Inning With Historic Homers in Yankees-Dodgers Rematch

8 hours ago

Chapman Homers, Harrison Pitches Five Scoreless Innings as Giants Beat Marlins

Help continue the work that gets you the news that matters most.

Search

Send this to a friend