Sobriety Checkpoint Planned In Murrieta: What To Know

MURRIETA, CA — The Murrieta Police Department has planned a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint for Friday, September 5th from 7 p.m. until midnight in the City of Murrieta.

The location is undisclosed.

"DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes," the department shared. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. Prevention measures like this reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads and significantly improve traffic safety.

"Murrieta Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal," they said.

Drivers charged with a first-time 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