Fresno police arrested seven people for suspected DUI on Saturday night, the department reported Monday.

Police manned the checkpoint at Van Ness and Amador Street in downtown Fresno from 9 p.m. Saturday until 4 a.m. Sunday.

Eleven drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license. A total of  262 vehicles were contacted, authorities said.

Next DUI Enforcement Operation

DUI checkpoint locations are based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, a Fresno police spokesperson said. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads.

The next scheduled DUI enforcement operation is a saturation patrol on Saturday, March 8, 2025.