The Palm Springs Police Department issued 10 citations during its DUI checkpoint, police said Friday.
The checkpoint was held from 7 p.m. Thursday until 1 a.m. Friday at San Luis Rey and Dinah Shore Drive, according to the department. The location was chosen based on reported impaired driving-related crashes.
The 10 citations were issued for driving with a suspended or revoked license or driving without a license at a DUI checkpoint, police said. No arrests were made.
“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.
The next DUI checkpoint was set to be held Dec. 14, police said.