Additional police officers patrolled the city streets in an attempt to keep drunk drivers off the road.
As of Sunday evening, 147 stops were made and 11 sobriety tests were conducted. Three people were arrested for drunk driving.
In recent years, police may have operated DUI checkpoints, but agents say the pandemic has changed their operations.
“We come into contact with many of these drivers at checkpoints and we just want to try to limit the exposure of officers and the public,” said Fresno Police Sgt. Ritchie O’Dell.
If convicted, a first DUI offense can result in a multitude of penalties, including three to five years of probation and a fine of at least $ 390.
With indoor eating restrictions due to the pandemic, many bars and breweries also had to change their game day plans.
At Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company, the staff saw fewer people, but more beer sales.
Manager William Compton said the Super Bowl typically doesn’t bring in big crowds, but delivery discounts did bring more profit.
“With Super Bowl Sunday, it seems more of a family affair. It’s more of a people’s holiday and it’s something people like to celebrate at home,” Compton said.
Sgt. O’Dell said that with more people celebrating at home, the department’s patrol efforts were city-wide.
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