Paso Robles Police Department is Holding a DUI Checkpoint on August 27, 2022

 

Paso Robles, Calif. – The Paso Robles Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint

on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 7 pm to 1 am at an undisclosed location

within Paso Robles city limits.

Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests.

The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public

safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the

influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

As the state continues to work to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Paso Robles

Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe.

“The safety of our community is and always will be our mission,” Commander

Davis said. “We are still out there looking for impaired drivers because driving

under the influence is still dangerous.”

Paso Robles Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not

just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may

interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels

about driving or ”operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a car.

While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the

influence of marijuana is illegal.

If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to

drive safely, plan on staying at home.

Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as

well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of

Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.