If you’re driving in California this December, staying aware of DUI checkpoints is important for your safety and for avoiding unwanted trouble on the road. Below is a clear and simple breakdown of confirmed DUI checkpoints, listed one by one, including city, police department, date, time, and location whenever available.
This guide helps drivers stay informed, plan ahead, and understand where enforcement efforts are taking place.
California DUI Checkpoints
El Centro – Imperial County
Location: Imperial Avenue & Holt Avenue
Agency: El Centro Police Department
Date & Time: Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM
Hayward – Alameda County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Hayward Police Department
Date & Time: Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM
Union City – Alameda County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Union City Police Department
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Vacaville – Solano County
Location: Santa Rita Road (between Rosewood Dr. & Pimlico Dr.)
Agency: Pleasanton Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 19, 2025 | 5 PM – 2 AM
Buena Park – Orange County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Buena Park Police
Date & Time: Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM – 2 AM
Greenfield – Monterey County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Greenfield Police
Date & Time: Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Hawthorne – Los Angeles County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Hawthorne Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM – 2 AM
Fountain Valley – Orange County
Location: Warner Avenue near Brookhurst Street
Agency: Fountain Valley Police
Date & Time: Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM – 2 AM
El Centro – Imperial County
Location: Near Imperial Avenue & Holt Avenue
Agency: Local Law Enforcement
Date & Time: Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM
Huntington Beach – Orange County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD)
Date & Time: Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM
Banning – Riverside County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Banning Police Department
Date & Time: Monday, December 15, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM
Lathrop – San Joaquin County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Lathrop Police Department
Date & Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 7 PM – 3 AM
Menifee – Riverside County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Menifee Police
Date & Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7 PM – 2 AM
Carlsbad – San Diego County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Carlsbad Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM
Jurupa Valley – Riverside County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Riverside County Sheriff
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8 PM – 2 AM
Livermore – Alameda County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Livermore Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM – 1 AM
Redondo Beach – Los Angeles County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Redondo Beach Police
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM – 3 AM
Tustin – Orange County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Tustin Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM – 12 AM
Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz County
Location: Ocean Street Corridor
Agency: Santa Cruz Police
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 10 PM – 2 AM
Delano – Kern County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Delano Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM – 1 AM
Newark – Alameda County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Newark Police
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM
Oceanside – San Diego County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Oceanside Police
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM
Summersville – Nicholas County, West Virginia
Location: Webster Road & Broad Street (alternate)
Agency: Local Law Enforcement
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7 PM – 1 AM
Signal Hill – Los Angeles County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Signal Hill Police Department
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Fairfield – Solano County
Location: North Texas Street & Marigold Street
Agency: Fairfield Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM
Eastvale – Riverside County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (Jurupa Valley Station)
Date & Time: Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM – 2 AM
Hollister – San Benito County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Hollister Police Department
Date & Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 6 PM – 1:30 AM
Santa Maria – Santa Barbara County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Santa Maria Police Department
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Vista – San Diego County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Vista Sheriff’s Station
Date & Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 6 PM – 2 AM
Sacramento – Sacramento County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Sacramento Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8 PM – 1 AM
Torrance – Los Angeles County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Torrance Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM – 3 AM
Brawley – Imperial County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Brawley Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8 PM – 1 AM
La Mesa – San Diego County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: La Mesa Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7 PM – 1 AM
Modesto – Stanislaus County
Location: Undisclosed
Agency: Modesto Police Department
Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8 PM – 3 AM
Campbell – Santa Clara County
Location: E. Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Agency: Campbell Police Department
Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Safety Tips for Christmas DUI Checkpoints 2025
The Christmas season is one of the busiest travel times of the year, and police across California increase DUI enforcement to keep roads safe. Here are some smart and practical safety tips to help you stay safe and avoid trouble during the holidays.
1. Plan Your Ride Before You Start Drinking
If you know you’ll be celebrating, decide how you’re getting home before the night begins.
Use Uber, Lyft, a taxi, or a designated driver.
2. Never Drink and Drive—Even a Little
Alcohol hits harder during the holidays when food, tiredness, and cold weather mix in.
Even “just two drinks” can put you over the limit.
3. Watch for Holiday Road Closures and Delays
Christmas checkpoints often cause slowdowns.
Leave early to avoid rushing or last-minute stress.
4. Keep Your Driver’s License and Registration Handy
At DUI checkpoints, officers often ask for documents.
Having them ready helps you move through quickly and smoothly.
5. Avoid Last-Minute Route Changes
Cutting through side streets or turning around suddenly can look suspicious.
Stay calm, follow traffic flow, and proceed legally.
6. Know Your Rights at a Checkpoint
You must stop, but:
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You don’t have to answer questions about where you are going.
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You don’t have to admit to drinking.
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You can refuse a field sobriety test (but not a chemical test after arrest).
Staying polite helps every situation.
7. Don’t Drive Tired After Holiday Gatherings
Holiday driving isn’t just about alcohol.
Fatigue is one of the biggest causes of Christmas accidents.
8. Keep Your Car in Good Shape
Checkpoints often look for unlicensed or unsafe vehicles too.
Make sure your lights, registration, and tags are up to date.
9. Use “DUI Checkpoints Near Me” Tools Before You Drive
Apps and sites (like DUI checkpoint finders) show many checkpoint locations.
Knowing where enforcement is happening helps you plan safer routes.
10. If You Don’t Feel Safe Driving — Don’t Do It
Trust your own instincts.
If anything feels off, get a ride, stay with family, or call a friend.
