Officers from the Menifee Police Department will be out on Friday looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, authorities announced Sunday.
The patrols will be taking place from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., the police department announced.
“DUIs are extremely dangerous and can affect so many people with one bad decision made and that bad decision is driving impaired,” said Chief Ed Varso.
The Menifee PD reminded the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol, and that some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. They advised the public to follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving.
The police department also reminded the public that although recreational and medicinal marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Safety Administration.