Eight Arrested in Santa Maria Checkpoint

By the Santa Maria Police Department

The Santa Maria Police Department arrested 1 driver on suspicion of DUI while conducting a DUI Checkpoint, December 16th, 2022. The checkpoint was held at the 800 block of east Stowell Rd. from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 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.

7 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, 196 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.