DUI Checkpoint Planned For Moreno Valley Drivers

MORENO VALLEY, CA — The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Moreno Valley Station, has planned a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on March 15 at an undisclosed location.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

Deputy Kevin Seguin discussed the reasoning for the checkpoint.

“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk," Seguin said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety.”

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office - Moreno Valley reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol.

"Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving," Seguin said. "While medicinal and recreational marijuana is legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal."

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

A grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provided funding for this program.