DUI Checkpoint Time And Place Announced For This San Mateo County Town

SAN MATEO, CA — Police will hold a DUI checkpoint Sept. 19 in San Mateo and have announced the time and location, police said.

The San Mateo Police Department has planned a DUI checkpoint for 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Sept. 19 in the area of E. Hillsdale Boulevard and Saratoga Drive, police said.

“It is imperative we continue to drive home the message that Impaired driving puts others on the road at significant risk,” Traffic Sergeant Nick Ryan said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety for everyone.”

Police said they determine checkpoint locations based on data that shows incidents of impaired driving-related crashes.

Police are reminding the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol but also some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Cannabis may be legal to use in California but it is still illegal to drive under the influence, police said.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license, police said.