One motorist arrested, multiple citations issued at Poway DUI checkpoint

A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence at a Poway DUI checkpoint, authorities said Saturday. 

Deputies from the Poway Sheriff’s Station conducted the checkpoint in the 12700 block of Poway Road, according to Sgt. Saleem Payman of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

More than 700 vehicles passed through the checkpoint. Of the 537 cars screened, 31 were sent to secondary for evaluation. There were three DUI evaluations and one arrest.

Twelve drivers were cited for operating a vehicle without a license or with a suspended license. Seven drivers were cited for not having their licenses with them and four for disobeying traffic signs and signals. No vehicles were towed.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes.

“Don’t drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” the Sheriff’s Office said. “We also want to remind the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.”