A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint conducted by the Folsom Police Department resulted in two arrests and eight citations after more than 800 vehicles passed through the enforcement operation earlier this month, as the department prepares for another checkpoint in September.
Folsom police released results Monday from the Aug. 7 checkpoint, reporting that 809 vehicles passed through the operation during the evening.
Of those vehicles, 40 were directed to a secondary screening area for further evaluation by officers. One driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, while another person was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Officers issued eight citations during the checkpoint. Five were for driver’s license violations and three were for open-container violations, according to the department. One vehicle was also impounded.
While DUI checkpoints are designed to identify impaired drivers and other violations, the Folsom Police Department said the operations also serve as a deterrent by reminding motorists of the consequences of getting behind the wheel while impaired.
“While checkpoints help us identify violations, their greatest value is preventing impaired driving before it happens,” the department said in announcing the results. “By announcing our checkpoints in advance, we hope to encourage everyone to make a safe plan before getting behind the wheel.”
Police encouraged those who plan to consume alcohol to arrange for a designated driver, use a rideshare service or make other transportation arrangements before heading out.
The Aug. 7 operation was funded through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Next Folsom DUI checkpoint set for Sept. 4
The Folsom Police Department has already announced its next DUI and driver’s license checkpoint, which will take place Friday, Sept. 4, during the evening hours at an undisclosed location within the city.
According to the department, checkpoint locations are selected based on data identifying areas where impaired driving-related crashes have occurred. Police said the primary purpose of the checkpoints is to promote public safety by identifying and removing suspected impaired drivers from the road.
“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Sgt. Paul Rice said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”
Police are also reminding motorists that impairment behind the wheel is not limited to alcohol. Certain prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can interfere with a person’s ability to safely operate a vehicle.
The department also noted that while medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal in California, driving while impaired by marijuana remains illegal.
Authorities are encouraging drivers to read warning labels and understand how medications or other substances may affect them before driving. Anyone planning to consume alcohol or use a substance that could cause impairment is urged to arrange transportation in advance, whether through a designated sober driver, rideshare service or another option.
The financial consequences of a DUI can also be significant. According to the Folsom Police Department, a driver charged with a first-time DUI faces an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended driver’s license.
Funding for the Sept. 4 checkpoint is also being provided through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Copyright © 2026, Folsom Times, a digital product of All Town Media LLC. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
