Crime & Safety
DUI Saturation Enforcement Planned For Norco: What To Know
Think twice. Impaired drivers caught and charged with a 1st-time DUI face about $13,500 in fines, penalties, and yes,a suspended license.
NORCO, CA — Riverside County drivers heading through Norco should be advised: the sheriff's department Norco office is planning a Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs overall safety operation within Norco's city limits on Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday morning.
"The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol," they said in a recent release.
While some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving, always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving, Sgt. Andrew Sullivan advised.
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"Even though medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license," he said.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that driving under the influence is not only illegal, but also extremely dangerous.
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Funding for this program is provided to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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