The Escondido Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint this week, the department announced Wednesday.
The checkpoint will take place from 6 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday at an undisclosed location, according to the department.
Police said the primary purpose of a DUI checkpoint is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
“DUI checkpoints are an important component in our mission to reduce drunk driving crashes, and the injuries, deaths and damage they cause,” Interim Chief of Police Ryan Banks said. “Traffic safety will continue to be a priority in the city of Escondido.”
Motorists driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of both, including recreational marijuana, are subject to arrest.
According to the department, drivers charged with a first-time DUI can face up to $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended license.
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