SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PSN)— The Sacramento Police Department has released updated results from a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint conducted Monday within city limits, according to Officer Allison Smith, a department spokesperson.
Police say a total of 764 vehicles were screened during the operation. Officers conducted 68 driver’s license checks and issued 30 citations to drivers found to be unlicensed or driving on a suspended license. An additional 20 citations were issued for other violations.
The checkpoint is part of the department’s ongoing effort to improve roadway safety by identifying impaired and unlicensed drivers.
Officials say the operation was supported by department personnel as well as volunteers, chaplains, cadets, Mothers Against Drunk Driving volunteers and the Sacramento County Crime Lab.
Authorities continue to remind the public that impaired driving includes not only alcohol but also drugs, including prescription medications and marijuana. Driving under the influence remains illegal and can result in significant penalties.
🌐 Sacramento Police Conducting DUI, Driver’s License Checkpoint Monday Afternoon