DUI checkpoints remain one of the most effective ways for law enforcement to detect and prevent impaired driving. Officers are taking strategic measures this summer across California and West Virginia, deploying both checkpoints and saturation patrols in high-risk zones. Below is a detailed roundup of confirmed and likely DUI checkpoint locations, times, and surrounding areas you should be aware of.
Crystal Springs, West Virginia – DUI Checkpoints on Route 92
Location: Around the 2500 Block of Harrison Avenue, Crystal Springs, WV
Dates & Times:
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July 31, 2025 – 6 PM to 12 AM
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August 14, 2025 – 6 PM to 12 AM
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September 3, 2025 – 6 PM to 12 AM
Agency: West Virginia State Police
This area along WV Route 92, specifically near Harrison Avenue, is a repeated checkpoint zone and a known DUI enforcement hotspot in Randolph County. Drivers passing through Crystal Springs toward Elkins or near US-219 should stay especially alert during these dates.
Beckley, West Virginia – DUI Checkpoint on U.S. Route 19
Location: Approx. 0.1 mile south of WV Route 41 (Johnstown Road), Beckley, WV 25801
Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 6 PM to 12 AM
Agency: West Virginia State Police
This checkpoint targets a heavily trafficked stretch of U.S. Route 19, often used by locals commuting between Beckley and Mabscott. The intersection near Johnstown Road is a known checkpoint location, making it critical to drive responsibly in this zone.
Huntington Beach, California – DUI/CDL Checkpoint
Location: Undisclosed within Huntington Beach city limits
Date & Time: Friday, July 25, 2025 – 6 PM to 2 AM
Although the exact location hasn’t been disclosed, DUI checkpoints in Huntington Beach often occur near Beach Blvd, Main Street, or Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), areas popular for nightlife and coastal traffic. Expect delays and heavy enforcement, especially around Downtown Huntington Beach and the HB Pier area.
Los Angeles, California – DUI Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols
Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 12 PM – 8 PM
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7600 S Broadway, 77th Street Division, Los Angeles, CA 90003
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11640 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Friday, July 18, 2025
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Vermont Ave & Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 | 6 PM – 11 PM
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Roscoe Blvd & Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA 91406 | 6 PM – 11 PM
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La Brea Ave & Oakwood Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90036 | 6 PM – 11 PM
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Olympic Blvd & Orme Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90023 | 6 PM – 11 PM
The LAPD has scheduled both checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols throughout central, south, and valley regions of Los Angeles. These are typically found near areas like:
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South LA corridors (Broadway, Florence Ave)
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North Hollywood nightlife zones
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Downtown LA and surrounding neighborhoods
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West Hollywood’s nightlife district
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East LA arterial roads like Olympic Blvd
San Bernardino, California – DUI Patrols and Checkpoints
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Saturation Patrol: Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 4 PM to 2 AM
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Checkpoint: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 6 PM to 2 AM
(Undisclosed location within San Bernardino city limits)
Officers will be actively patrolling the Downtown San Bernardino, E Street, Baseline Street, and Highland Avenue areas — zones historically prone to DUI arrests.
Menifee, California – Sobriety Checkpoint
Location: Undisclosed within city limits
Date & Time: Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 7 PM to 2 AM
Likely locations include near Newport Road, Bradley Road, or Antelope Road, where traffic is dense near shopping plazas and residential areas.
Palm Desert, California – DUI Patrols
Location: Undisclosed
Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 4 PM to 12 AM
Patrol officers may be monitoring key traffic arteries like Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, or Monterey Avenue, all hotspots for impaired driving in Coachella Valley.
Escondido, California – DUI Checkpoint
Location: Undisclosed
Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 6 PM to 1 AM
Past checkpoints have commonly been staged near Centre City Parkway, Mission Avenue, and Valley Parkway, areas with high traffic and pedestrian activity.
Yuba City, California – Central DUI Checkpoint
Location: Central Yuba City
Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 7 PM to 1 AM
Agency: Yuba City Police Department
Expect enforcement near Bridge Street, Colusa Avenue, or the Downtown area, where nightlife and through-traffic converge.
Delano, California – DUI & License Checkpoint
Location: Undisclosed within Delano
Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 6 PM to 1 AM
Delano PD may focus on Cecil Avenue, Main Street, or County Line Road, with an emphasis on both alcohol and marijuana DUI violations.
Elk Grove, California – Sobriety Checkpoint
Location: Undisclosed
Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 7 PM to 3 AM
Officers commonly monitor areas like Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road, and near the Elk Grove Auto Mall — high-traffic areas where DUI enforcement is prioritized.
San Jose, California – DUI Checkpoint
Location: Undisclosed
Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2025 – 8 PM to 2 AM
Look out for enforcement around Santa Clara Street, Tully Road, or Monterey Road, where prior DUI stops have been made frequently.
Hartford, Connecticut – DUI Checkpoint
Location: Around 100 Barbour Street, Hartford, CT 06120
Date & Time: Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 5 PM to 1 AM
Barbour Street is known for high visibility DUI patrols, especially during weekend evenings. It’s a connector to Albany Avenue and Capitol Avenue, both DUI concern areas in North Hartford.
Stay Safe and Plan Ahead
If you’re traveling through any of these locations, consider using a rideshare, public transit, or a designated driver. DUI enforcement saves lives, and knowing where these operations are helps you make safer choices on the road.
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