Fresno Police to Conduct DUI Patrols on Saturday

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 4 months ago on

March 27, 2025

The Fresno Police Department will conduct DUI patrols on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (GV Wire Composite/Paul Marshall)

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The Fresno Police Department will conduct DUI patrols on Saturday, March 29, into Sunday’s early hours targeting drivers suspected of being under the influence.

In the last DUI enforcement period on Saturday, March 22, the Fresno police arrested 12 drivers on suspicion of DUI.

Officers will be on the streets from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., looking for impaired drivers, police said. Authorities remind the public that DUI is not limited to alcohol, as some prescription and over-the-counter medications can affect driving ability.

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

A first-time DUI offense can result in fines and penalties averaging $13,500, along with a suspended driver’s license, police said.

The patrols are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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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.