DUI Checkpoint Scheduled In Wildomar

WILDOMAR, CA — The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is holding a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint later this month in Wildomar, it was announced Thursday.

The checkpoint staffed by deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station will take place from 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, according to the department.

The checkpoint's location was not disclosed, but the department said the spots are selected based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests.

During the checkpoint, deputies will look for drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, as well as prescription and/or over-the-counter medications that can interfere with driving.

"Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about 'driving' or 'operating heavy machinery,' which includes driving a vehicle," the sheriff's department said. "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, according to the agency.

Funding for the checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the department said.