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.
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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.
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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.
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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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