The Folsom Police Department is upping its game to keep the roads a bit safer with a DUI checkpoint slated for tomorrow. According to the Folsom Police Department, the operation will take place in the evening, but they're keeping the exact location under wraps. This isn't about springing a trap—it's about being strategic, as locations are selected based on crash data linking them to driving under the influence.
These checkpoints aren't just some inconvenience to sober drivers trying to get home; they're a proven method to actively reduce the number of potentially impaired folks behind the wheel. "Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk," Sergeant Tim Galovich told the Folsom Police Department through the press release. It's all about prevention, and if it means getting even one intoxicated driver off the streets.
Moreover, the Folsom PD is throwing out a reminder that booze isn't the only boogeyman on the streets. Prescription meds, over-the-counter drugs, and yes, even your legal marijuana, can all impair your driving abilities. So before you consider getting behind that wheel, remember: the law still frowns upon driving under the influence of any of these substances.
A first-time DUI conviction can carry serious financial consequences, with an average cost of approximately $13,500 in fines and penalties, according to a recent release. Offenders may also face a suspension of their driver’s license. The DUI checkpoint, along with others planned throughout the region, is part of an ongoing effort to deter impaired driving. These operations are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
