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.

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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.

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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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