Full Notification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                   November 22, 2023   
Contact Person: Sergeant Jeremy Burns
805-473-5100;    [email protected]
 
Arroyo Grande Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols
 
Arroyo Grande, Calif. - The Arroyo Grande Police Department will be out Wednesday, November 22, 2023 from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI).
 
“Impaired driving is preventable,” Chief of Police, Michael Martinez said. “It’s a choice. If you’ve been drinking or taken drugs that impair, make the right choice by finding a sober driver or alternate transportation to take you places.”
 
Arroyo Grande 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. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
 
Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
 
 Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.