DUI checkpoints tonight in Indio, La Quinta
Police and sheriff’s deputies will check for drunkendrivers and those without valid licenses at checkpoints in Indio and La Quintatonight.
Indio police will screen drivers at an undisclosed location from 8 p.m.until Saturday at 2 a.m., and Riverside County sheriff’s deputies in La Quintawill have a similar operation from 7 p.m. until Saturday at 3 a.m.
“The end of summer and Labor Day weekend is traditionally a time tohave fun,” sheriff’s Cpl. Don Olson said. “Don’t let it turn into a time oftragedy or jail visit by driving impaired by alcohol or drugs. We will be outlooking for those drivers making that unwise and dangerous choice.”
Both checkpoints are funded by federal highway administration grantsadministered by the state Office of Traffic Safety.
