10 arrested for DUI at Fresno checkpoint, 34 cited for license violations

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Ten people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence during a checkpoint operation on Saturday in Fresno.

The checkpoint ran from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Clinton and Weber Avenues.

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Police contacted 322 vehicles during the operation.

In addition to the DUI arrests, 34 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended or revoked license.

Officials said DUI checkpoint locations are based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes.

The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

The next DUI enforcement operation will be a DUI checkpoint scheduled for April 3rd.

Funding for the March 21 checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.