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The Santa Maria Police Department arrested 3 drivers on suspicion of DUI while conducting a DUI Checkpoint, September 1, 2023. The checkpoint was held in the 1300 block of South Broadway from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. We are committed to taking impaired drivers off the road as driving under the influence is not only dangerous, but also has major consequences. 12 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, 174 vehicles were screened, and no drivers were arrested for other criminal charges. Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. The Santa Maria Police Department will hold additional DUI/Driver's License checkpoints in the upcoming months. Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.