The Palm Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint next week at an undisclosed location, police said Tuesday.
The checkpoint will be held from 6 p.m. Oct. 26 until 1 a.m. Oct. 27 at an undisclosed location that has had elevated numbers of impaired driving-related crashes, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.
“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 also includes 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.