Driver’s License / DUI Checkpoint
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Friday, July 28th, 2023
Fillmore, Calif. – On 8-04-23, the Fillmore Police Department will be conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing 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 Fillmore Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. Prepared by: Deputy Anthony Zacarias |