Weekend DUI Checkpoint Scheduled In Temecula

TEMECULA, CA — A DUI checkpoint is planned this weekend in Temecula, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department announced.

The checkpoint is scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday at an undisclosed location in the city.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing impaired driving-related crashes, according to Wednesday's announcement from the sheriff's department.

"Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk," Deputy Frank Opice said. "Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety."

In addition to alcohol and drugs, some prescription and over-the-counter medications can interfere with driving and lead to a DUI, the sheriff's department warned.

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