SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Police Department issued dozens of citations during their DUI and driver’s license checkpoint operation on April 20 throughout Sacramento.
According to stats by the police department, officers screened 764 vehicles from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. yesterday. Police conducted 68 driver’s license checks, resulting in 30 citations for suspended or unlicensed drivers over the six-hours. They also issued 20 citations for other violations.
“Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety,” Sergeant Anna Mahoney said.
Police say DUI checkpoints are designed to improve public safety by identifying and removing drivers who may be impaired. First time DUI drivers can face up to $13,500 in fines and get their license suspended.