Fresno Police will conduct DUI patrols on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, targeting impaired drivers and emphasizing the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and marijuana. (GV Wire File)
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The Fresno Police Department will hold DUI patrols on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., targeting drivers suspected of impaired driving, police said in a news release.
Authorities reported arresting six drivers for DUI during their last patrol. They also cited 21 individuals and screened 407 vehicles.
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office reported in a Tuesday news release that in just seven days, three crashes have resulted in seven lives lost due to impaired drivers.
Related Story: Fresno Police Arrest 6, Cite 21 at DUI Checkpoint on Shaw Avenue
Authorities warn that impairment isn’t limited to alcohol consumption. Some prescription and over-the-counter medications can affect a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely.
Officials also remind residents that while marijuana use is legal in California, driving under its influence remains illegal.
A first-time DUI conviction carries steep consequences, including an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended license, police said.
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