Fresno Police Will Hold DUI Checkpoint on Saturday

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 3 months ago on

March 18, 2025

Fresno police will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday at an undisclosed location to deter impaired driving. (GV Wire Composite/Paul Marshall)

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The Fresno Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday at an undisclosed location, the department announced.

The checkpoint locations are determined based on data identifying areas with a higher incidence of impaired driving-related crashes.

Police said the operation aims to promote public safety by removing suspected impaired drivers from the road.

Authorities warned that impairment extends beyond alcohol, noting that certain prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and marijuana can affect a driver’s ability.

While marijuana use is legal in California, driving under its influence remains illegal.

A first-time DUI conviction can cost drivers an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended license, police said.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.