The Santa Maria Police Department arrested 5 drivers on suspicion of DUI while conducting a DUI Checkpoint, September 27th, 2024. 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28th, 2024
Santa Maria, Calif. – The Santa Maria Police Department arrested 5 drivers on suspicion of DUI while conducting a DUI Checkpoint, September 27th, 2024. The checkpoint was held at the 200 block of North Broadway from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
We are committed to taking impaired drivers off the road, driving under the influence is not only dangerous, but also has major consequences.
9 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, 777 vehicles came through the checkpoint, 187 drivers were screened, and 1 driver was arrested for other criminal charges in addition to DUI.
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.
Prepared by: Michael McGehee, Santa Maria Police Department Traffic Unit Sergeant
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781