MPD holding DUI checkpoint

The Madera Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location on Saturday. 

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes and arrest. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. 

Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risks. any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.