DUI Checkpoint Planned For Canyon Lake: What To Know

CANYON LAKE, CA — Drivers, be advised that the Lake Elsinore Station will hold a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city of Canyon Lake.

The location is yet to be disclosed. 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 impaired drivers.

During the checkpoint, deputies will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The safety of our community is and always will be our mission. Driving under the influence is dangerous and puts a further strain on critical resources.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office 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 vehicle. 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 and a suspended license.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to “Report Drunk Driver – Call 9–1–1.”