DUI Checkpoints in Alabama

CountyCityLocationDate
PikeTroyDUI checkpoint in Troy, Alabama (36081)July 4, 2025 | Evening to Tonight
MadisonHuntsvilleLaw enforcement will be setting up DUI checkpoints in high-traffic areas across the city, including:

Jordan Lane & Sparkman Drive
Mastin Lake Road & Pulaski Pike
Bankhead Parkway & Douglas Lane
Cecil Ashburn Drive & Old Big Cove Road
Church Street & Pratt Avenue
Clinton Avenue & Monroe Street
University Drive & Old Monrovia Road
University Drive & Research Park Boulevard		July 4, 2025 Weekend
MadisonHuntsvilleDUI Block / DUI Checkpoint at Jordan Lane and Sparkman Drive OR Mastin Lake Road and Pulaski Pike OR Bankhead Parkway and Douglas Lane OR Cecil Ashburn Drive and Old Big Cove Road OR Church Street and Pratt Avenue OR Clinton Avenue and Monroe Street OR University Drive and Old Monrovia Road OR University Drive and Research Park BoulevardMay 23-25 - Memorial Day weekend 2025
MadisonHuntsvilleTraffic Safety checkpoints Jordan Lane and Sparkman Drive, Mastin Lake Road and Pulaski Pike, Bankhead Parkway and Douglas Lane, Cecil Ashburn Drive and Old Big Cove Road, Church Street and Pratt Avenue, Clinton Avenue and Monroe Street, University Drive and Old Monrovia Road, University Drive and Research Park BoulevardMay 2-4 , 2025
ShelbyPelhamOn New Year’s Eve, Pelham Police will conduct a DUI/DL/Seatbelt checkpoint (May be asked to do a sobriety test) on Helena Road near Indian Lake Way.Tuesday, December 31, 2024 New Year’s Eve From 11:30 PM to 1:30 AM
MadisonHuntsvilleDUI, Driver’s license, Insurance, and vehicle registration Checkpoint - Sparkman Dr NW & Jordan Ln NW Huntsville, AL 35816July 4, 2024 Weekend Independence Day
MadisonHuntsvilleDUI, Driver’s license, Insurance, and vehicle registration Checkpoint - Pulaski Pike NW & Mastin Lake Road NE Huntsville, AL 35810July 4, 2024 Weekend Independence Day

 

Alabama ranks among the top states for DUI enforcement in the Southeast, with checkpoints regularly conducted throughout urban centers, suburbs, and rural areas. Major metro areas like Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, and Huntsville experience the most frequent sobriety checkpoints, especially during weekends, holidays, and college football season.

Primary DUI Enforcement Agencies in Alabama:

  • Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

  • County Sheriff’s Offices

  • Municipal Police Departments (e.g., Birmingham PD, Mobile PD, Tuscaloosa PD)

Common DUI Checkpoint Locations in Alabama

Below are over 20 frequently used DUI checkpoint locations, organized by city and county, with detailed explanations.

1. U.S. Highway 280 – Birmingham (Jefferson County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between Shades Crest Road and Cahaba River Road
Nearby Landmarks: The Summit Birmingham, Grandview Medical Center
Why It’s Targeted: Heavy weekend traffic from nightlife and shopping. Close to suburban neighborhoods and I-459 interchange.
Agency: Birmingham PD, ALEA
Typical Time: Fridays & Saturdays, 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM

2. University Boulevard – Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between 15th Street and Bryant Drive near The Strip
Nearby Landmarks: University of Alabama, Bryant–Denny Stadium
Why It’s Targeted: College nightlife and football game weekends cause heavy intoxicated pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Agency: Tuscaloosa PD, ALEA
Typical Time: Thursday to Saturday, especially during football season

3. Airport Boulevard – Mobile (Mobile County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between University Blvd and Cody Rd
Nearby Landmarks: Spring Hill College, The Shoppes at Bel Air
Why It’s Targeted: One of Mobile’s busiest commercial corridors. Known for high-speed violations and bar activity.
Agency: Mobile PD
Typical Time: Weekend nights & holidays

4. U.S. Highway 431 – Dothan (Houston County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between Ross Clark Circle and Eddins Road
Nearby Landmarks: Northside Walmart, movie theaters
Why It’s Targeted: High-speed roadway with regular DUI arrests; used by people leaving Dothan nightlife areas.
Agency: Dothan PD, Houston County Sheriff
Typical Time: Friday/Saturday, 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM

5. Governors Drive – Huntsville (Madison County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between California Street and Whitesburg Drive
Nearby Landmarks: Huntsville Hospital, downtown bars, Big Spring Park
Why It’s Targeted: A major route from downtown Huntsville toward residential areas; often congested during events.
Agency: Huntsville PD
Typical Time: Weekend nights

6. Highway 31 – Decatur (Morgan County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between 6th Avenue SE and Point Mallard Parkway
Nearby Landmarks: Downtown Decatur, Delano Park
Why It’s Targeted: Common route for both commuters and nightlife travelers; near several known bar establishments.
Agency: Decatur PD
Typical Time: Friday evenings

7. McFarland Boulevard – Northport (Tuscaloosa County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between Hwy 43 and Lurleen Wallace Blvd
Nearby Landmarks: Northport Civic Center, shopping plazas
Why It’s Targeted: Often used as a bypass for Tuscaloosa. A location where college students often drive through after bar hopping.
Agency: Northport PD, ALEA
Typical Time: Football weekends & late Friday nights

8. Dauphin Island Parkway – Mobile (Mobile County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between Clubhouse Road and Interstate 10
Nearby Landmarks: Dog River Marina, DIP Seafood
Why It’s Targeted: DUI-prone area with a mix of residential, beach traffic, and waterside bars.
Agency: Mobile PD
Typical Time: Summer weekends, holidays

9. Atlanta Highway – Montgomery (Montgomery County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between Perry Hill Road and Eastern Blvd
Nearby Landmarks: Eastdale Mall, multiple late-night restaurants
Why It’s Targeted: East Montgomery corridor has multiple DUI arrests per weekend; many drivers return home via this route.
Agency: Montgomery PD
Typical Time: Friday nights, after 9 PM

10. I-65 Exit Ramps – Hoover and Pelham (Shelby County)

Checkpoint Zone: Hoover exit (Valleydale Rd), Pelham exit (Tank Farm Rd)
Nearby Landmarks: Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Riverchase Galleria
Why It’s Targeted: Catching impaired drivers leaving concerts, bars, and events along I-65.
Agency: Hoover PD, Shelby County Sheriff, ALEA
Typical Time: Friday–Saturday, 10 PM – 2 AM

11. U.S. Highway 98 – Daphne (Baldwin County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between Whispering Pines Rd and Van Buren St
Nearby Landmarks: Daphne Civic Center, local high schools
Why It’s Targeted: Heavily trafficked coastal corridor with access to bars and vacation traffic from Mobile and Gulf Shores.
Agency: Daphne PD
Typical Time: Summer weekends, late-night hours

12. Highway 69 – Cullman (Cullman County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between Eva Rd and Sportsman Lake Rd
Nearby Landmarks: Cullman High School, regional fairgrounds
Why It’s Targeted: Known for underage drinking parties and rural nightlife routes.
Agency: Cullman PD, ALEA
Typical Time: Weekend patrols & festivals

13. Interstate 10 – Baldwin County (Gulf Shores/Orange Beach)

Checkpoint Zone: Exit 44 (AL-59) and Exit 49 (Wilcox Rd)
Nearby Landmarks: Buc-ee’s Baldwin, Eastern Shore Center
Why It’s Targeted: High influx of tourists during spring break, summer, and holidays.
Agency: ALEA, Baldwin County Sheriff
Typical Time: Spring Break, Memorial Day, July 4th

14. Downtown Gadsden – Broad Street (Etowah County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between 4th Street and 9th Street
Nearby Landmarks: Gadsden Amphitheater, bars, riverwalk
Why It’s Targeted: High foot and car traffic during concerts and First Friday events.
Agency: Gadsden PD
Typical Time: 1st Friday of each month

15. University Drive – Huntsville (Madison County)

Checkpoint Zone: Between Jordan Lane and Research Park Blvd
Nearby Landmarks: University of Alabama – Huntsville (UAH), Bridge Street
Why It’s Targeted: College traffic and tech workers frequent this area for after-work drinks.
Agency: Huntsville PD, Madison County Sheriff
Typical Time: Weekends and post-college events

When Are DUI Checkpoints Conducted in Alabama?

Most DUI checkpoints in Alabama occur on:

  • Fridays and Saturdays: Starting between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM

  • Holiday Weekends: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Eve, New Year’s Eve

  • Event Nights: College football games, concerts, festivals

Checkpoints are frequently published in advance by local law enforcement and ALEA via press releases or their official websites.