The Palm Springs Police Department issued two citations and made one arrest during its DUI checkpoint last night.
The checkpoint was held from 7 p.m. Thursday until 1 a.m. Friday at Tahquitz Canyon Way and Hermosa Drive has had elevated numbers of impaired driving-related crashes, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.
Police said that of the 290 drivers who were screened during the checkpoint, two citations were issued for driving with a suspended, revoked, or without a license.
“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Sgt. Kevin Lu said in a statement. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”
Impaired driving includes driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, some prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs that could interfere with driving.
A first-time DUI charge could cost drivers about $13,500 in fines and penalties, according to police. Impaired drivers could also have their license suspended.