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.

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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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