The Fresno Police Department will conduct DUI patrols Saturday night as part of an effort to identify drivers suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence.

The patrols will run from 6 p.m. Saturday through 4 a.m. Sunday, according to Fresno police.

Police reminded drivers that impaired driving is not limited to alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with a person’s ability to drive, and motorists are encouraged to follow usage directions and warning labels.

Although medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana remains illegal, the department said.

Drivers arrested for a first-time DUI can face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended license.

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

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