DUI Checkpoints in California
| County | City | DUI Block Location | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | Hemet | Authorities in Hemet will be conducting a DUI and license checkpoint at a location that remains undisclosed. | Friday, June 26, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Alameda | Hayward | Drivers traveling through Hayward may encounter a DUI checkpoint operated by the Hayward Police Department at a location yet to be announced. | Friday, June 26, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Imperial | El Centro | Motorists in El Centro can expect a DUI checkpoint to be in operation at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue. | Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Orange | Huntington Beach | Law enforcement personnel from HBPD will be conducting a CDL/DUI checkpoint in La Habra as part of ongoing traffic safety efforts. | Friday, June 19, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | El Cajon | The El Cajon Police Department will deploy a DUI checkpoint along the 300 block of W. Chase Avenue. | Friday, June 19, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Saturation Patrols Planned Across West Valley Communities Including Van Nuys, Reseda, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills | Monday, June 15, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Enhanced DUI Enforcement Operations Scheduled Throughout the 77th Division, Covering South Los Angeles Neighborhoods | Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Mission Division DUI Patrols to Focus on Areas Near Mission Hills, Arleta, Panorama City, and North Hills | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Riverside | Menifee | A DUI/driver's license checkpoint will be set up by the Menifee Police Department at an undisclosed location in the city. | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | La Habra | A DUI checkpoint operation is planned by the La Habra Police Department to help deter impaired driving throughout the community. | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Fresno | Fresno | The Fresno Police Department is planning a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location identified through analysis of impaired-driving crash data. | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 9 PM to 1 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | Grover Beach | On Saturday night, Grover Beach police will conduct a DUI checkpoint within city limits from 7:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| San Mateo | Redwood City | Redwood City police officers will be conducting a DUI checkpoint Saturday near the intersection of Woodside Road and Carolina Avenue. | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | Modesto Police have announced a DUI checkpoint, though the exact location has not been released. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Orange | Fullerton | Fullerton Police Department will be checking drivers for impairment and license compliance at an undisclosed checkpoint location. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Riverside | Murrieta | Murrieta law enforcement officers will conduct a DUI checkpoint within the city. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | A DUI checkpoint will be established by the San Luis Obispo Police Department at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Kern | Bakersfield | Bakersfield police officers will be conducting a DUI and driver's license checkpoint on June 12, 2026, between 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Mateo | South San Francisco | The South San Francisco Police Department has scheduled a DUI and driver's license checkpoint at a location that has not been publicly disclosed. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 8 PM to 1:30 AM |
| San Mateo | San Carlos | The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office will carry out a sobriety and driver's license checkpoint along El Camino Real in San Carlos. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Tulare | Porterville | Porterville Police Department officers will be conducting DUI enforcement through a checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Santa Ana | The Santa Ana Police Department will deploy a DUI and driver's license checkpoint First and Broadway Santa Ana | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Riverside | Temecula | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will increase DUI enforcement in Temecula through a scheduled sobriety checkpoint. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Riverside | Moreno Valley | Drivers in Moreno Valley can expect enhanced DUI enforcement as deputies conduct a checkpoint operation in the area. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| San Diego | Carlsbad | The Carlsbad Police Department is set to hold a DUI checkpoint to promote safe and responsible driving. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Monterey Park | The Monterey Park Police Department will establish a DUI/driver's license checkpoint at a location within city limits that has not been publicly released. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 4 PM to 2 AM |
| Ventura | Ventura | A DUI checkpoint is planned within Ventura, with police withholding the exact location. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Sutter | Yuba City | Residents of Yuba City may encounter a DUI checkpoint as officers conduct an enforcement operation at a designated site within the city. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Sacramento | Folsom | Drivers traveling through Folsom may encounter a DUI checkpoint as police officers increase efforts to identify impaired motorists. | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Joint DUI Saturation Patrols Planned Across the 77th and Southeast Divisions, Including South LA, Florence, and Watts Areas | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Near Santa Monica Boulevard and Bronson Avenue, Serving Hollywood, East Hollywood, and Little Armenia | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Sobriety Checkpoint Planned at Tampa Avenue and Victory Boulevard Near Reseda, Lake Balboa, and Encino | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Shasta | Redding | A DUI checkpoint operation is planned by the Redding Police Department at an undisclosed location in the city. | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Fresno | Clovis | The Clovis Police Department will deploy officers at a DUI checkpoint on Thursday to identify impaired drivers and improve public safety. | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Checkpoint Set Near Slauson Avenue and the 110 Freeway, Impacting Drivers in South Los Angeles, Vermont Knolls, and Florence-Graham | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Newton Division Officers to Conduct DUI Enforcement Patrols in Areas Including Historic South Central, University Park, and Exposition Park | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Olympic Division DUI Patrols Planned Near Koreatown, Pico-Union, Westlake, and Downtown Los Angeles | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| El Dorado | South Lake Tahoe | The California Highway Patrol will establish a DUI sobriety checkpoint in South Lake Tahoe to promote safer roadways. | Monday, June 8, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Officers Assigned to the Van Nuys Division Will Conduct DUI Saturation Patrol Operations Throughout the Area | Monday, June 8, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Saturation Patrols Planned Across the 77th Street and Southeast Los Angeles Communities | Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Sobriety Checkpoint Expected Near the Intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Haskell Avenue in Panorama City, CA 91402 | Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Along Pacific Coast Highway at Frigate Avenue in Wilmington, CA 90744 | Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Lancaster | As part of its traffic safety campaign, the Lancaster Police Department will operate a DUI checkpoint within the city. | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | South Gate | South Gate police officers will be conducting a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location to help keep roads safe. | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Law Enforcement to Conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint at Venice Boulevard and Western Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90006 | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Checkpoint Operation Announced for Lankershim Boulevard and Strathern Street in North Hollywood, CA 91605 | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Drivers Traveling Through North Hills May Encounter a DUI Checkpoint Near Sepulveda Boulevard and Raymer Street, CA 91343 | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Enforcement Checkpoint Planned at Western Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA 90018 | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Riverside | Banning | Drivers in Banning may encounter a DUI and driver's license checkpoint during an upcoming enforcement operation. | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Barbara | Goleta | The Goleta Police Department will operate a DUI checkpoint at a selected location based on the area's history of DUI-related incidents and arrests. | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Laguna Beach | The Laguna Beach Police Department has announced a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed site in the city. | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Fresno | Clovis | The Clovis Police Department announced a Thursday-night DUI checkpoint operation aimed at reducing impaired driving and improving roadway safety throughout the community. | Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Sobriety Screening Location Set for Vermont Avenue and Melrose Avenue in East Hollywood, CA 90029 | Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Checkpoint Enforcement Activity Scheduled Near Sherman Way and Allott Avenue in Van Nuys, CA 91401 | Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Additional DUI Saturation Patrol Teams Assigned to the 77th Street and Southeast Division Areas | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Sobriety Checkpoint Planned Near Van Nuys Boulevard and Remick Avenue in Pacoima, CA 91331 | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Foothill Division Officers to Increase DUI Enforcement Presence Throughout the Northeast San Fernando Valley | Monday, June 1, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | San Marino | Drivers should expect increased DUI enforcement as the San Marino Police Department prepares a checkpoint for Saturday, May 30, from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city. | Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Murrieta | Motorists may encounter a DUI Checkpoint conducted by the Murrieta Police Department at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, May 29, 2026 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | The San Luis Obispo Police Department has scheduled a DUI checkpoint within the city limits, though the exact location has not been announced. | Friday, May 29, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Santa Clara | Morgan Hill | The Morgan Hill Police Department will carry out a DUI checkpoint operation at an undisclosed location inside the city. | Friday, May 29, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Eastvale | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Jurupa Valley Station will set up a DUI Checkpoint at a location that has not been publicly identified. | Friday, May 29, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach Police Department announced plans for a CDL/DUI checkpoint at a location that remains undisclosed within the city. | Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Napa | Napa | Officers with the Napa Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint somewhere within the City of Napa, though the exact location has not been announced. | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Harbor Division Announces DUI Enforcement Patrols | Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Checkpoint Scheduled for Sherman Way & Woodman Boulevard Area | Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | 77th and Southeast Division to Conduct DUI Saturation Operations | Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Roscoe & Noble DUI Checkpoint Enforcement Planned | Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Tulare | Porterville | The Porterville Police Department announced plans for a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been publicly identified. | Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Fresno | Fresno | The Fresno Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been made public. According to officials, the operation is part of a broader traffic safety effort targeting alcohol- and drug-impaired driving. | Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 9 PM to 4 AM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | The Modesto Police Department has also scheduled a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Ventura | Oxnard | Drivers traveling through Oxnard should be prepared for a DUI checkpoint set up by the Oxnard Police Department somewhere within city limits. | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Placer | Rocklin | The Rocklin Police Department stated that officers will conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location that will remain undisclosed until enforcement begins. | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Tulare | Porterville | A separate DUI checkpoint notification was also released by the Porterville Police Department for another undisclosed area within the city. | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Indio | The Indio Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on May 22, 2026, operating from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM at a location that has not yet been revealed. | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Lancaster | The Lancaster Police Department will also conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location as part of ongoing impaired driving enforcement efforts. | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| San Diego | Oceanside | The Oceanside Police Department will have officers conducting a Driver’s License and DUI checkpoint in Oceanside on Friday, May 22. The enforcement operation is scheduled from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. Saturday at a location that has not been released. | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Santa Clara | Gilroy | A DUI checkpoint operation will be carried out somewhere in the city by Gilroy Police Department. | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Sutter | Yuba | On Friday, May 22, the Yuba City Police Department plans to operate a DUI checkpoint from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at a central location within city boundaries. | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Van Nuys Division Increasing DUI Patrol Activity | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Washington Boulevard & Yale Street DUI Checkpoint Set for Drivers | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | The Modesto Police Department is preparing to conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not yet been disclosed. | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Ventura | Moorpark | According to the Moorpark Police Department Traffic Unit, a Driver’s License and DUI checkpoint will be held within Moorpark city limits at an undisclosed site. | Friday, May 22, 2026 |
| Orange | Newport Beach | The Newport Beach Police Department announced that a DUI checkpoint operation will take place at an undisclosed location in the city. | Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Enforcement Checkpoint Planned at York Boulevard & Figueroa Street | Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Additional DUI Saturation Units Assigned to 77th and Southeast Division | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Roscoe Boulevard & Topanga Canyon Boulevard DUI Checkpoint Confirmed | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Hollywood Division Preparing for DUI Saturation Enforcement | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | South Pasadena | South Pasadena Police Department confirmed that a DUI checkpoint will take place at an undisclosed area. | Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 2:30 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Sobriety checks are expected near Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Marylee Street. | Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Police units will conduct DUI screening operations around Roscoe Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue. | Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| San Bernardino | Fontana | DUI enforcement officers will be stationed around 10701–10719 Sierra Ave in Fontana tonight. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Orange | Santa Ana | Drivers in Santa Ana may encounter a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint organized by local police. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Sacramento | Sacramento | Sacramento Police Department is set to conduct DUI checkpoint enforcement within city limits. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Drivers may notice checkpoint activity at Crenshaw Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI enforcement operations are planned along Pacific Avenue near 1st Street. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Officers will monitor impaired driving near Santa Monica Boulevard and Bronson Avenue. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| San Diego | Chula Vista | A DUI checkpoint is planned for Friday night in Chula Vista, according to the Chula Vista Police Department. The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. through midnight at an undisclosed area in the city. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Ventura | Fillmore | The Fillmore Police Department announced that a Driver’s License and DUI checkpoint will be held on May 15, 2026, somewhere within Fillmore city limits. Police officials said checkpoint sites are chosen based on DUI-related crash patterns and arrest statistics. | Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| Riverside | Jurupa Valley | The Jurupa Valley Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to conduct a DUI checkpoint from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at a location that has not been publicly disclosed. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Joaquin | Stockton | Beginning at 4 p.m. on May 15, 2026, the Stockton Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint at an undisclosed location inside Stockton city limits. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | South Gate | A DUI checkpoint operation has been announced by the South Gate Police Department, though the exact location has not yet been revealed. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Sonoma | Santa Rosa | The Santa Rosa Police Department is preparing to hold a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Monterey Park | The Monterey Park Police Department has announced plans for a DUI checkpoint at a location that remains undisclosed. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Coachella | A DUI checkpoint operation by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will be held at an undisclosed area. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Riverside | La Quinta | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies will conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location not yet released to the public. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| San Bernardino | Chino | The Chino Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Chino. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI checkpoint is expected near Olympic Boulevard and Orme Street. | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Law enforcement personnel will operate a checkpoint around Nordhoff Street and Woodley Avenue. | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Additional DUI patrol units will be active throughout the Olympic Division. | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Foothill Division will also see increased DUI saturation enforcement tonight. | Monday, May 11, 2026 | 12 PM to 8 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | West Valley Division (Reseda, Woodland Hills area) – DUI saturation patrol active | Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 12 PM to 8 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Wilshire Blvd & Valencia St (Koreatown / Westlake area) – DUI checkpoint in place | Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | 77th / Southeast Division (South LA area) – DUI enforcement underway | Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 aM |
| Los Angeles | Lancaster | Lancaster PD will have a DUI checkpoint on April 25, operating from 6:00 PM through 1:00 AM. | Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Ventura | Oxnard | Oxnard PD is organizing a DUI checkpoint somewhere within city limits, though the exact location will not be announced. | Friday, April 24, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Orange | Anaheim | Anaheim Police (Traffic Unit) will run a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint in West Anaheim on April 24, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM. | Friday, April 24, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Mateo | Woodside | San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office will set up a sobriety and license checkpoint along Woodside Road in Woodside. | Friday, April 24, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | Modesto PD plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location that hasn’t been disclosed. | Friday, April 24, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Alameda | Oakland | CHP – Oakland Area will carry out a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on April 24, 2026, within Alameda County. | Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| Orange | Orange | Orange PD will operate a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint in the 3700 block of West Chapman Avenue. | Friday, April 24, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | 77th Division (Florence / Firestone area) – Saturation patrol operating | Friday, April 24, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Santa Monica Blvd & Bronson Ave (Hollywood area) – DUI checkpoint set up | Friday, April 24, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Vermont Ave & 1st St (East Hollywood / Koreatown area) – Active DUI checkpoint | Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Whittier Blvd & Fresno St (East Los Angeles area) – Checkpoint location confirmed | Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Reseda Blvd & Clark St (Tarzana / Reseda area) – DUI checkpoint active | Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Central Division (Downtown Los Angeles area) – Saturation patrol ongoing | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | 77th & Southeast Division (South LA / Watts area) – Joint DUI enforcement | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Hollywood Division (Hollywood / Sunset area) – DUI patrol presence | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Mission Division (North Hills / Arleta area) – Saturation patrol active | Monday, April 20, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Central Division (Downtown LA area) – DUI & drug enforcement in effect | Monday, April 20, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Sacramento | Sacramento | A DUI and license checkpoint will be conducted by the Sacramento Police Department at Broadway by MainStage | Monday, April 20, 2026 | 3 PM to 9 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Devonshire Division → DUI saturation patrol actively monitoring drivers | Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 12 PM to 8 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | 77th / Southeast Division → Increased DUI patrol units on the road | Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 4 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Manchester Avenue & Avalon Boulevard → DUI checkpoint stopping selected vehicles | Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Sunset Boulevard & Coronado Street → Sobriety checkpoint with active screening | Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Glendale | Glendale Police Department will set up a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been disclosed. | Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Imperial | Brawley | Brawley Police Department will also conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 8 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | East Los Angeles | CHP East L.A. will carry out a DUI sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint within the unincorporated area of East Los Angeles. | Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| Orange | Costa Mesa | CMPD will operate a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, April 17, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. within the city limits of Costa Mesa. | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 8 PM to 2:30 AM |
| Sonoma | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Kings | Hanford | Hanford Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint from 5:00 p.m. to midnight at an undisclosed location within the city of Hanford. | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 5 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Lincoln Boulevard & Maxella Avenue → DUI checkpoint in operation | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Century Boulevard & Western Avenue → Checkpoint with high visibility enforcement | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Sepulveda Boulevard & Devonshire Street → DUI checkpoint conducting inspections | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Western Avenue & Venice Boulevard → Active sobriety checkpoint location | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Pico Boulevard & Union Avenue → DUI checkpoint with routine stops | Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Newton Division → DUI saturation patrol covering the area | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 4 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI saturation operation in North Hollywood Division | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 12 PM to 8 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI saturation operation in 77th/Southeast Division | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 4 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI saturation operation in 77th/Southeast Division | Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Chino | Chino Police Department will run a DUI checkpoint on April 10, active from 6:00 PM to 12:30 AM. The exact location has not been revealed, but it will be within Chino city limits. | Friday, April 10, 2026 | 6 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Kern | Bakersfield | Colton Police Department is setting up a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM, with the location kept undisclosed. | Friday, April 10, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Colton | Chula Vista Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint between 6:00 PM and midnight, somewhere within the city, though the exact spot is not shared. | Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| San Diego | Chula Vista | Belmont Police Department has scheduled a DUI checkpoint from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM, with the location not publicly announced. | Friday, April 10, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Mateo | Belmont | St. Albans Police Department (SAPD) will place a checkpoint in the unit block of Kanawha Terrace. | Friday, April 10, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checkpoint located at La Brea Boulevard and Rosewood Avenue | Friday, April 10, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checkpoint located at Figueroa Street and 9th Street | Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checkpoint located at Balboa Boulevard and Nordhoff Street | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI saturation operation in Olympic Division | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI checkpoint has been established at Victory Boulevard and Babcock Avenue in Valley Glen | Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Law enforcement is conducting a DUI saturation patrol across the Harbor Division, including multiple coastal communities | Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Santa Barbara | Goleta | Goleta Police confirm DUI checkpoint during Deltopia event in Isla Vista at an undisclosed location in Goleta | Saturday April 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Santa Ana | Santa Ana Police confirm DUI/license checkpoint at an undisclosed location | Friday, April 3, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Orange | Orange | DUI checkpoint set up along the 600 block of West Katella Avenue. | Friday, April 3, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Riverside | Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirm DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location | Friday, April 3, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Francisco | San Francisco | SFPD Traffic Unit confirm DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location | Friday, April 3, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Another patrol is focused on the Figueroa Corridor, covering a wide stretch between Gage Avenue and 107th Street | Friday, April 3, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Drivers in Mar Vista will encounter a checkpoint near Sawtelle and National Boulevards, just west of the 405 Freeway | Friday, April 3, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | In Wilmington, a checkpoint is positioned along Pacific Coast Highway near Frigate Street, close to the 110 Freeway | Friday, April 3, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | South Los Angeles has a checkpoint set up at Slauson Avenue and the 110 Freeway | Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | In Hollywood, a DUI checkpoint is active at Santa Monica Boulevard and Bronson Avenue | Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Rampart Division is seeing increased DUI enforcement across several central neighborhoods | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 4 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Checkpoint Setup at Figueroa St / Laconia Blvd | Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Checkpoint Setup at Topanga Canyon Blvd / Marylee St | Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Checkpoint Setup at Nordhoff St / Woodley Ave | Friday, March 27, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Checkpoint Setup at Western Ave / Venice Blvd | Friday, March 27, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Yolo | West Sacramento | West Sacramento residents should expect a DUI checkpoint on March 27 from 7 PM through 3 AM, with police not revealing the exact location. | Friday, March 27, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| San Bernardino | Grand Terrace | Grand Terrace Police will conduct overnight DUI monitoring operations. | Friday, March 27, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Checkpoint Setup at Alameda St / 2nd St | Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Saturation Detail – Central Division | Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Saturation Detail – Wilshire Division | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI patrols are active in the Foothill Division area | Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 12 PM to 8 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Police have set up a checkpoint at Florence Boulevard and Central Avenue | Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Drivers may come across a checkpoint at Ventura Boulevard and Columbus Avenue | Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Fresno | Fresno | DUI Checkpoint planned. Location: Undisclosed. | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| Ventura | Thousand Oaks | The Thousand Oaks Police Department will carry out a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| Santa Clara | Milpitas | Milpitas Police will host a DUI checkpoint at a location not shared publicly. | Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Santa Clara | Campbell | Campbell PD will also have a DUI checkpoint on E. Hamilton Ave to check drivers. | Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Santa Monica | Santa Monica law enforcement will also organize a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed site within the city. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Hesperia | Hesperia Police will operate a DUI checkpoint as part of safety enforcement. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Imperial | Brawley | Brawley Police will hold a DUI checkpoint on March 20 within the city. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 12 AM |
| San Mateo | South San Francisco | South San Francisco Police will run a DUI checkpoint at an unknown location. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | The Modesto Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint in areas linked to previous impaired driving crashes. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Sacramento | Elk Grove | Sobriety & License Checkpoint scheduled. Location: Undisclosed. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Monterey | King City | The King City Police Department will carry out a DUI checkpoint somewhere within the City of King City, although the exact location has not been released. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Placer | Rocklin | The Rocklin Police Department announced that a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint will be conducted at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 PM |
| Orange | Buena Park | Drivers in Buena Park should expect a DUI checkpoint on March 20, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., according to the police department. The site has not been announced. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI checkpoint is in place at Hyperion Avenue and Valley Brink Road | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Checkpoint set up by police at La Brea Avenue and Oakwood Avenue | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | There is a checkpoint running at Imperial Highway and Compton Avenue | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | South Gate | Drivers may encounter a DUI checkpoint in South Gate on March 20, 2026, between 6 PM and 2 AM, with the exact location not revealed. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Riverside | A sobriety checkpoint will be conducted in Riverside at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Police are checking drivers at Olympic Boulevard and Orme Avenue | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A checkpoint is active at Westwood Boulevard and Rochester Avenue | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Orange | Huntington Beach | The Huntington Beach Police Department will set up a CDL/DUI checkpoint within the city to screen commercial drivers and check for impaired driving. | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Extra DUI patrols are happening in the Newton Division | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Checkpoint placed at Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Roscoe Boulevard | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Police are out doing DUI patrols in the Hollywood Division | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checks are ongoing in the Pacific Division | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Sacramento | Folsom | Folsom Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location, and authorities are reminding people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to plan ahead by arranging a sober driver or using ride-share transportation. | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| San Diego | San Diego | Increased DUI Patrols from 6 PM Tuesday – 6 AM Wednesday. Previous year: 11 arrests recorded. | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 6 PM to 6 AM |
| Los Angeles | Beverly Hills | The Beverly Hills Police Department Traffic Bureau announced a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint at North Santa Monica Boulevard and Crescent Drive. | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Orange | Orange | A sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint will be in place in Orange on St. Patrick’s Day, located at 1200 East Katella Avenue from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM. | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI saturation patrol expected in the Van Nuys area | Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 12 PM to 8 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checkpoint located at Pacific Avenue and 10th Street | Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| San Francisco | San Francisco | In San Francisco, the department’s Traffic Unit will carry out a DUI saturation patrol Saturday night from 7 PM to 3 AM. Law enforcement leaders say these operations are necessary after over 1,300 alcohol-related traffic deaths occurred in California in 2023. | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Napa | Napa | Authorities in Napa have announced a DUI checkpoint coordinated by the Napa Police Department and Napa County Probation Department. The exact location has not been released. | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Lancaster | The Lancaster Police Department has announced a DUI checkpoint scheduled for March 14, running from 6:00 PM through 1:00 AM. | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Monterey | Greenfield | The Greenfield Police Department plans to run a DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. Drivers traveling through the area may be stopped briefly while officers verify driver sobriety and valid licenses. | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 10 PM |
| Los Angeles | Bell Gardens | The Bell Gardens Police Department will also set up a DUI checkpoint within city limits. Officials noted that the exact location will be released shortly before the checkpoint begins. | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checkpoint located at Eagle Rock Boulevard and El Paso Drive | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checkpoint located at Roscoe Boulevard and Haskell Avenue | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checkpoint located at Venice Boulevard and Walgrove Avenue | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Pomona | Pomona Police Department is preparing to host a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint somewhere within the city limits of Pomona. | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 9 PM to 3 AM |
| San Bernardino | Hesperia | Hesperia Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location as part of its ongoing effort to prevent impaired driving. | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Sacramento | Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cordova Police Department will be running a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at a location within the city that has not been publicly disclosed. | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Pomona | Pomona Police Department will also increase enforcement with extra DUI patrol officers on March 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m., targeting motorists suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Moreno Valley | Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Moreno Valley Station is scheduled to carry out a DUI checkpoint in Moreno Valley, with the exact location not announced in advance. | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Lake Elsinore | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Lake Elsinore Station will organize a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Lake Elsinore. | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| San Bernardino | Chino | The Chino Police Department is preparing to conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location within the City of Chino that has not been publicly disclosed. | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 12:30 AM |
| San Mateo | San Mateo | The San Mateo Police Department will run a DUI checkpoint near the intersection of 4th Ave. and S. Humboldt St. in San Mateo. | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Clara | Gilroy | The Gilroy Police Department plans to operate a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed site within the City of Gilroy. | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Sacramento | Citrus Heights | Citrus Heights Police Department Traffic Unit is set to hold a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Citrus Heights. | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checkpoint located at Central Avenue and Gage Boulevard | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checkpoint located at La Brea Avenue and Rosewood Avenue | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI saturation patrol active in the Olympic Division area | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| San Diego | Santee | The Santee Sheriff's Station of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint somewhere within the City of Santee, with the location not released in advance. | Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | Oceanside | The Oceanside Police Department confirmed plans to hold a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. | Friday, March 06, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Alameda | Hayward | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted by the Hayward Police Department at a site that has not been made public. | Friday, March 6, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Contra Costa | Oakley | The Oakley Police Department will operate a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint from 7:00 PM to midnight near Laurel Road and Mercedes Lane. | Friday, March 06, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Santa Ana | A DUI and license checkpoint will also be conducted by the Santa Ana Police Department at an undisclosed location. | Friday, March 06, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Santa Clara | San Jose | The San José Police Department will operate a DUI checkpoint on March 6, 2026, from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. | Friday, March 06, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | South Gate | The South Gate Police Department announced plans for a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed site in the city. The enforcement effort supports statewide initiatives focused on preventing impaired driving incidents. Motorists should ensure they are driving sober and legally. | Friday, March 06, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Wildomar | Drivers in Wildomar should be advised that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Lake Elsinore Station intends to establish a DUI and license verification checkpoint somewhere in the city. | Friday, March 06, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Orange | Tustin | A DUI checkpoint is planned by the Tustin Police Department at an undisclosed location. | Friday, March 6, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Orange | Orange | Tonight’s DUI checkpoint will take place at 300 The City Drive South in Orange, CA, as announced by local police. | Friday, February 27, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Kern | Wasco | Wasco police will host a DUI and license checkpoint within city limits. | Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Bell Gardens | Bell Gardens police will operate a DUI checkpoint at a confidential location. | Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| San Mateo | Millbrae | Motorists traveling through Millbrae on El Camino Real may encounter a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint operated by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. | Friday, February 27, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Long Beach | Long Beach police will conduct a DUI/CDL checkpoint in the East Division. | Friday, February 27, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Pomona | Pomona police will set up a DUI checkpoint Near Union Ave & W Holt Ave Pomona, CA 91768 | Friday, February 27, 2026 | 9 PM to 3 AM |
| Orange | Dana Point | Dana Point motorists can also expect a DUI and license checkpoint carried out by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department at an undisclosed site. | Friday, February 27, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | El Cajon | Officers from the El Cajon Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint in the 900 block of E. Main Street. | Friday, February 27, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Imperial | El Centro | A DUI checkpoint will be in place in El Centro at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue. | Friday, February 27, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Huntington Beach | To support roadway safety, Huntington Beach Police will hold a CDL/DUI checkpoint at a location not announced in advance. | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Claremont | A sobriety checkpoint will be conducted by the Claremont Police Department at a location within the city. The exact site has not been disclosed. | Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Menifee | Menifee Police will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint at an undisclosed area. | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Fullerton | Drivers in Fullerton should be aware of a DUI and license checkpoint planned for February 20, from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM, at an undisclosed site. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Santa Barbara | Goleta | The Goleta Police Department will also deploy officers for a DUI checkpoint at an unspecified city location. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Indian Wells | The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station will also run a DUI checkpoint somewhere in the City of Indian Wells. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Redlands | The Redlands Police Department has scheduled a DUI checkpoint to take place at an undisclosed location inside city limits. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Malibu | Within Malibu city boundaries, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will operate a DUI and CDL checkpoint. Officials are not releasing the precise location. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Riverside | Desert Hot Springs | A sobriety checkpoint will be established at an undisclosed area in the city as part of ongoing efforts to increase roadway safety and prevent driving under the influence. | Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Orange | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa Police Department officers will conduct a DUI checkpoint somewhere within the city. The department has chosen not to reveal the exact area. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Upland | The Upland Police Department has announced plans for a DUI checkpoint in a city area known for DUI-related incidents. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Jurupa Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station, will oversee a DUI checkpoint at a location not shared publicly. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Madera | Madera | The Madera Police Department is set to carry out DUI and CDL screening at an undisclosed location. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Napa | Napa | The Napa County Probation Department will oversee a DUI checkpoint in the City of Napa at a location that remains undisclosed. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Sacramento | Elk Grove | A sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint will be carried out by the Elk Grove Police Department this Friday. The location has not been announced. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | According to an official announcement, Modesto Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint Friday night at an undisclosed site within the city. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Alameda | Hayward | Sobriety checkpoint set up at the intersection of Mission Blvd. and Medford Ave. | Feb 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | Paso Robles | Paso Robles police are holding a DUI sobriety checkpoint tonight at an undisclosed location within city limits. | Friday, February 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Shasta | Anderson | The Anderson Police Department is preparing a DUI/license checkpoint within Anderson. | Feb 13, 2026 (Friday): 6 PM–3 AM |
| Orange | Santa Ana | The Santa Ana Police Department will host a sobriety checkpoint at a site to be announced. | Feb 13, 2026 (Friday): 6 PM–1 AM |
| San Diego | Escondido | From Friday afternoon through early Saturday, the Escondido Police Department will conduct DUI patrol enforcement. | Feb 13, 2026 (Friday): 4 PM–1 AM |
| Ventura | Oxnard | The Oxnard Police Department will run a California DUI checkpoint and DUI enforcement patrols to crack down on drunk driving, unlicensed drivers, and unsafe road behavior. | February 13, 2026 | From 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Pomona | DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint will take place within city limits. | Friday, February 13, 2026 | 9 PM to 3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Pomona | Pomona will see extra officers patrolling throughout the city. | Friday, February 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | DUI saturation patrols are scheduled within San Luis Obispo city limits. Officers will be actively watching for alcohol- and drug-impaired driving while encouraging drivers to make safe and responsible choices. | Sunday, February 8, 2026 |
| Contra Costa | Antioch | The Antioch Police Department will host a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed site. | Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 5 PM to 11 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | Law enforcement will deploy DUI saturation patrols in San Luis Obispo to identify impaired driving behaviors. These patrols aim to prevent crashes, reduce violations, and promote overall traffic safety. | Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
| Tuolumne | Sonora | The Sonora Police Department will hold a DUI sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Sonora city limits. This operation is intended to deter impaired driving, verify driver compliance, and protect the community. | Friday, February 6, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted by the San Luis Obispo Police Department at 500 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, United States | Friday, February 6, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Riverside | Corona | The Corona Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. Officers will be monitoring for impaired drivers to help ensure safer streets for drivers and pedestrians. | Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| San Bernardino | Colton | The Colton Police Department will hold a DUI and Driver’s License (CDL) checkpoint at an undisclosed location. This operation focuses on drunk driving, unlicensed drivers, and traffic safety violations. | Friday, February 6, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Orange | Anaheim | DUI Checkpoint at W Lincoln Ave & S Anaheim Blvd Anaheim, CA 92805 | Friday, February 6, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Monterey Park | Monterey Park Police will be actively monitoring roads during DUI patrols on February 6, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Chief Scott Wiese stresses that impaired driving is a choice that can be avoided. | Friday, February 6, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Orange | Laguna Beach | Drivers in Laguna Beach should be aware that the Laguna Beach Police Department is planning a DUI checkpoint within city limits. The site will remain undisclosed, and officers will focus on enforcing California DUI laws and promoting responsible driving. | Friday, February 6, 2026, starting at 6 PM and ending at 2 AM |
| Shasta | Redding | The Redding Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on February 5, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and ending at midnight. Officials say the site was chosen based on previous DUI-related incidents in the area. | Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 5 PM to 12 AM |
| Orange | Irvine | Irvine Police will also be running a DUI and license checkpoint, but they haven’t shared the exact location yet. | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Fresno | Clovis | The Clovis Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Saturday at a location within the city that has not been publicly disclosed. | Sat 1/31/26: 8 PM – 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Pomona | The Pomona Police Department plans to conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint somewhere within Pomona city limits. | Fri 1/30/26: 9 PM – 3 AM |
| San Bernardino | Apple Valley | The Apple Valley Police Department will be running DUI patrols across Apple Valley as part of traffic safety enforcement. | Fri 1/30/26: 5 PM – 1 AM |
| San Mateo | Redwood City | Redwood City Police are setting up a DUI checkpoint on El Camino Real by Carlos Avenue, then moving to Woodside Road near Bay Road. | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Clara | Gilroy | The Gilroy Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Gilroy. These checkpoints support community safety by discouraging impaired driving, reducing traffic-related risks, and encouraging drivers to make responsible and lawful decisions. | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Orange | Garden Grove | A DUI checkpoint will be set up by Garden Grove Police at an undisclosed location. | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | According to official information, the Modesto Police Department will conduct a DUI enforcement checkpoint at an unspecified area within city limits. | January 30, 2026, 8:00 PM through 3:00 AM |
| Orange | Rancho Santa Margarita | To enhance roadway safety, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will set up a DUI/License checkpoint somewhere within the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. | January 30, 2026, 6:00 PM through 2:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | Claremont | To reduce impaired driving, the Claremont Police Department is organizing a DUI checkpoint at an unspecified location in the city. | January 30, 2026, 7:00 PM through 2:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | Diamond Bar | The LASD will be conducting a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been publicly disclosed, aiming to prevent DUI-related accidents. | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Mateo | San Mateo | Law enforcement officials will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Alameda de las Pulgas and Barneson Ave in San Mateo to help reduce impaired driving and improve public safety. | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Marin | San Rafael | A driving under the influence checkpoint will be conducted by the San Rafael Police Department somewhere in South San Rafael. The exact location has not been released. | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Long Beach | A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint will be operated by the Long Beach Police Department in the East Division area, as part of ongoing traffic safety efforts. | Friday, January 23, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Temecula | According to officials, a DUI checkpoint will take place somewhere in the city of Temecula, though the location has not been made public. | Friday, January 23, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Riverside | Rancho Mirage | The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station has confirmed plans for a DUI checkpoint to be set up at an unspecified location in Rancho Mirage. | Friday, January 23, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Francisco | San Francisco | To promote roadway safety, the San Francisco Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI checkpoint patrol at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Fresno | Fresno | Fresno Police plan to run a DUI checkpoint, with the location remaining undisclosed. | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 9 PM to 4 AM |
| Orange | Santa Ana | The Santa Ana Police Department is scheduled to hold a DUI and license checkpoint at an undisclosed location as part of traffic safety efforts. | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| San Joaquin | Tracy | A sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint will be conducted by the Tracy Police Department at 11th Street and Lincoln Boulevard as part of ongoing traffic safety efforts in Tracy, CA. | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Stanislaus | Oakdale | To support roadway safety, the Oakdale Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | Chula Vista | Chula Vista Police have announced a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Fresno | Clovis | The Clovis Police Department announced a driving under the influence checkpoint at an undisclosed site. | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| San Bernardino | Ontario | Ontario Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint somewhere within the city. | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Alameda | Oakland | An upcoming DUI checkpoint will be conducted by the Oakland Police Department at an undisclosed location. | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | The Modesto Police Department will be conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint at a location that has not been released to the public. | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Riverside | Norco | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (Norco Substation) will also be enforcing DUI laws and traffic safety measures throughout the City of Norco. | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 5 PM to 3 AM |
| Riverside | Coachella | A DUI checkpoint organized by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will take place, with location details released during enforcement. | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Fontana | Fontana Police are scheduled to hold a DUI/DL checkpoint near Valley Boulevard and Catawba Avenue. | Saturday, January 10, 2026 |
| San Bernardino | Colton | Colton Police will operate a DUI and license checkpoint in the 1900 block of E. Washington Street. | Friday, January 9, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Riverside | La Quinta | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Riverside County. | Friday, January 9, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Redlands | Redlands Police are setting up a DUI checkpoint, but the location hasn’t been shared. | Friday, January 9, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Pomona | Pomona Police will hold a DUI and license checkpoint somewhere in the city. | Friday, January 9, 2026 | 9 PM to 3 AM |
| Shasta | Redding | Redding Police say a DUI checkpoint is planned at an undisclosed location. | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Riverside | Jurupa Valley | For public safety, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office in Jurupa Valley will be monitoring for suspected drunk drivers. | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Stanislaus | undisclosed | The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office has announced plans to carry out an impaired driving checkpoint. Specific details regarding the exact location and operating hours have not been released. | Saturday, January 3, 2026 |
| Orange | Yorba Linda | The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is conducting a DUI and license checkpoint within the city of Yorba Linda. | Friday, January 2, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Jurupa Valley | The Jurupa Valley Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will be actively enforcing DUI laws. | Friday, January 2, 2026 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| San Mateo | Atherton | Police may conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint on El Camino Real, Middlefield Road, or Alameda de Las Pulgas to improve road safety. | Monday, December 29, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Contra Costa | Pinole | The Pinole Police Traffic Unit will operate a DUI sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint near 1333 San Pablo Ave to help reduce impaired driving. | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 8 PM to 2:30 AM |
| Shasta | Redding | Redding Police have confirmed they will operate a DUI checkpoint somewhere within city limits, with no exact location announced. | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | South Pasadena | The South Pasadena Police Department is scheduled to set up a DUI checkpoint at Mission St & Fremont Ave Pasadena South Pasadena, CA 91030. | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| San Francisco | San Francisco | SFPD’s Traffic Unit confirmed a DUI checkpoint patrol at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Orange | La Habra | A DUI sobriety checkpoint is set for W. Lambert Road, La Habra 90631, close to La Habra Heights and Brea, where officers will screen drivers for DUI, OUI, and related traffic offenses. | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | San Marino | A DUI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled by the San Marino Police Department within city boundaries. | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Fresno | Fresno | A DUI checkpoint may be active near Fig Garden Drive and Bullard Avenue, though the site remains undisclosed. | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 9 PM to 4 AM |
| Yolo | Woodland | The Woodland Police Department will enforce DUI laws through a central Woodland checkpoint. | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Rialto | The Rialto Police Department will conduct a DUI and license checkpoint in E Merrill Ave & Riverside Ave Rialto, CA 92376. | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Santa Clara | Milpitas | The Milpitas Police Department Traffic Safety Unit will hold a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 9 PM to 3 AM |
| Contra Costa | Martinez | The California Highway Patrol (CHP), Contra Costa Area will conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint somewhere in Contra Costa County. Drive sober and stay safe. | Friday December 26, 2025 |
| Riverside | Indio | The Indio Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at CA-111 & Clinton St Indio, CA 92201, USA | Friday December 26, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Desert Hot Springs | Desert Hot Springs Police announced a DUI sobriety checkpoint within city limits. | Friday December 26, 2025 |
| Imperial | El Centro | El Centro Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue. | Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Huntington Park | DUI Checkpoint at Florence Ave & Salt Lake Ave Huntington Park, CA 90255, USA | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| Alameda | Union City | Union City Police will be conducting a DUI/DL checkpoint at H St & Alvarado-Niles Rd | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
| Alameda | Hayward | Hayward Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Beaumont | The Beaumont Police Department will host a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been released. | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Sacramento | Galt | GPD officers will conduct a checkpoint somewhere within the City of Galt. | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 7 PM to 4 AM |
| Los Angeles | Huntington Park | DUI Checkpoint at Florence Ave & Salt Lake Ave Huntington Park, CA 90255, USA | Friday, December 20, 2025 |
| Orange | Seal Beach | DUI Checkpoint at Seal Beach Blvd before Westminster | Friday, December 20, 2025 |
| Orange | Anaheim | Anaheim Police Traffic officers will set up a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint in East Anaheim. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Orange | The Orange Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint tonight around the 1600 block of N. Tustin Street in Orange. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Fullerton | Fullerton Police will run a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint, though the location has not been released. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Tulare | Visalia | Visalia Police will operate a DUI checkpoint in an area identified for frequent impaired-driving incidents. | Friday, December 19, 2025 |
| Riverside | Corona | Corona Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Green River Rd & Paseo Grande. | Friday, December 19, 2025 |
| San Mateo | Pacifica | Pacifica Police will also conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Cruz | Watsonville | Watsonville Police Department (CA) will carry out a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Watsonville. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | Atascadero | The Atascadero Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Bell | The Bell Police Department plans a DUI checkpoint at Florence Ave & Garfield Ave Bell Gardens | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will run a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Sonoma | Santa Rosa | The Santa Rosa Police Department will also host a DUI checkpoint at Piner Rd. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | Escondido | The Escondido Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint at Bear Valley Pkwy & San Pasqual Rd. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Orange | Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint on Warner Avenue - Fountain Valley Police announced a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Warner Avenue near Brookhurst Street. The operation aims to reduce impaired driving and improve roadway safety. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Buena Park | A DUI enforcement checkpoint will be set up by officers in the Buena Park area, with the exact location not being released ahead of time. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Solano | Vacaville | Pleasanton Police will hold a DUI checkpoint along Santa Rita Road, specifically between Rosewood Drive and Pimlico Drive. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 5 PM to 2 AM |
| Monterey | Greenfield | Authorities will be setting up a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint somewhere within the Greenfield city limits, though the exact spot won’t be released ahead of time. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 10 PM |
| Riverside | Murrieta | The Murrieta Police Department is scheduled to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the City of Murrieta. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Hawthorne | A DUI checkpoint will be carried out by local police at Hawthorne Blvd & W El Segundo Blvd | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Eastvale | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint at Limonite Ave & Archibald Ave. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Imperial | El Centro | Law enforcement will set up a DUI and sobriety checkpoint near Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue, making it easy for drivers in the El Centro area to understand where operations will take place. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Clara | Gilroy | The Gilroy Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the City of Gilroy. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| San Joaquin | Stockton | DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within city limits | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Baldwin Park | Motorists should expect a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Baldwin Park. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Burbank | A DUI checkpoint will also be set up by the Burbank Police Department at an undisclosed city location. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Norco | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (Jurupa Valley Station and Norco Sub-Station) will conduct DUI enforcement at Second St & Hamner Ave. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Moreno Valley | The Moreno Valley Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will host a DUI checkpoint at Alessandro Blvd & Pepper St. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Riverside | The Riverside Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint somewhere within city limits. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Ventura | Camarillo | A DUI checkpoint will take place at Dunnigan St & Arneill Rd | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Hermosa Beach | The Hermosa Beach Police Department will run a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed site. Avoid drinking and driving—use Uber, Lyft, or similar services. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Contra Costa | Brentwood | The Brentwood Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint at an unreleased location. Avoid drinking and driving—use Uber, Lyft, or similar services. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| San Bernardino | Ontario | A driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint will be conducted at S Vineyard Ave & E Walnut St. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Contra Costa | Hercules | The Hercules Police Department will operate a DUI checkpoint within the city. Locations are selected using impaired-driving crash data. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Santa Clara | San Jose | A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint will be conducted in San Jose, Santa Clara County, by the San José Police Department. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Stanton | The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will operate a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at Dale St & Katella Ave Stanton, CA 90680 | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Madera | Madera | The Madera Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been announced. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7:30 PM to 2 AM |
| Alameda | Dublin | Dublin Police will carry out DUI enforcement checks at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Kern | Bakersfield | CHP announced plans for a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at Coffee Rd & Hageman Rd | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM |
| Tulare | Porterville | Porterville Police plan a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed site. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Long Beach | LBPD scheduled a DUI/CDL checkpoint at Artesia Blvd & Cherry Ave | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Santa Ana | Santa Ana Police will carry out a DUI and CDL checkpoint within city limits. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| San Diego | Bonsall | CHP confirmed a sobriety checkpoint today in the Bonsall community. | Thursday, December 18, 2025 |
| Shasta | Anderson | The Anderson Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint in the city. | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Irwindale | The Irwindale Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Alameda | Berkeley | The Berkeley Police Department confirmed a checkpoint at Shattuck Avenue and Parker Street. | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Humboldt | Eureka | The Eureka Police Department will operate a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Sacramento | Citrus Heights | The Citrus Heights Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the City of Citrus Heights. | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Huntington Beach | HBPD will run a CDL/DUI checkpoint somewhere inside the city limits, with the location kept confidential for operational reasons. | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Upland | A DUI checkpoint is also planned within Upland city limits, according to police. | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Westminster | The California Highway Patrol (Westminster Area) will also hold a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint in an unincorporated area of Orange County, including Rossmoor and Midway City. | Monday, December 15, 2025 |
| Riverside | Banning | In Banning, police will hold a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at the 800 block of W. Ramsey Street to lower DUI risks. | Monday, December 15, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| San Joaquin | Lathrop | Lathrop Police Department is preparing a DUI/CDL checkpoint, and they are not releasing the site ahead of time. | Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| San Benito | Hollister | The Hollister Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Sunday night, starting at 6pm and continuing until 1:30am Dec. 15. The checkpoint will take place at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 6 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Monterey | Salinas | The Salinas Police Department plans to carry out a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been publicly disclosed. | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Santa Barbara | Goleta | The Goleta Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint somewhere within Goleta city limits, with the exact site remaining confidential. | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Irvine | The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is preparing to run a combined DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the City of Irvine. | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Menifee | A DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint is scheduled near the intersection of Newport Road and Murrieta Road. | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Barbara | Santa Maria | To promote safer roads, the Santa Maria Police Department plans a DUI checkpoint at the 600 block of West Main Street. | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | Vista | The Vista Sheriff’s Station will conduct a DUI checkpoint at the 700 block of East Vista Way, near the Vista Civic Center area. | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Sacramento | Sacramento | The Sacramento Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint within the city limits. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Torrance | The Torrance Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Imperial | Brawley | The Brawley Police Department announced it will conduct a sobriety and driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| San Diego | La Mesa | The La Mesa Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in La Mesa. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | The Modesto Police Department will have a DUI checkpoint on Friday. It will operate from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. The location has not been disclosed, as reported by the Modesto Police Department. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | The San Luis Obispo Police Department will hold the checkpoint in the 900 Block of Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Glendale | The Glendale Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | La Mesa | Officers in La Mesa will be stopping drivers at 4900 Spring Street La Mesa, CA 91942 to check for alcohol or marijuana impairment. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Santa Barbara | Goleta | DUI checkpoin at the corner of Phelps Road and Storke Road in Goleta. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Jurupa Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to set up a DUI checkpoint near Limonite Avenue and the Spectrum Center. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 9 PM to 1 AM |
| San Diego | Carlsbad | The City of Carlsbad Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location within the city that will not be announced beforehand. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Alameda | Livermore | Livermore Police Department Schedules DUI Checkpoint - Livermore Police confirmed plans for an upcoming DUI checkpoint, though the exact location has not been released. Officers will focus on identifying impaired drivers and improving local traffic safety. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Redondo Beach | Redondo Beach Police Announce DUI Checkpoint - Redondo Beach Police will operate a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed site. The department says the effort supports its continued work to prevent alcohol- and drug-impaired driving. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Orange | Tustin | Tustin Police Set to Conduct DUI Checkpoint - The Tustin Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location that remains undisclosed. The checkpoint is part of a broader campaign targeting impaired driving. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz Police to Deploy DUI Sobriety Checkpoint on Ocean Street Corridor - Santa Cruz Police announced a planned DUI sobriety checkpoint along the Ocean Street Corridor. The checkpoint is scheduled as part of ongoing traffic safety operations. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 10 PM to 2 AM |
| Kern | Delano | Delano Police Department Announces DUI and License Checkpoint - Delano Police will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at a location that has not been disclosed. The department states the checkpoint is designed to identify impaired and unlicensed drivers. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Signal Hill | The Signal Hill Police Department will be conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, December 12, 2025 |
| Solano | Fairfield | The Fairfield Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at a North Texas Street and Marigold Street. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Alameda | Newark | Authorities will run a DUI and driver’s license screening checkpoint near the intersection of Thornton Avenue and Newark Boulevard | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | Oceanside | Police in Oceanside plan to run a DUI/driver’s license screening at a location that will stay undisclosed until operations begin. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Clara | Campbell | Campbell PD conducted a DUI checkpoint on E Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 | Monday, December 8, 2025 |
| Santa Cruz | Watsonville | WPD conducting DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the City limits. First-time DUI charges can cost an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties and may result in a suspended driver’s license. | Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Placer | Lincoln | The Lincoln Police Department will be holding a driving under the influence checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. The checkpoint location is chosen based on the crashes that were caused by DUI. | Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | San Marcos | The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office plans to run a DUI screening checkpoint at an undisclosed spot, focusing on impaired-driving enforcement. | Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Monterey Park | A sobriety and DUI checkpoint will be held at an undisclosed location in the Monterey Park area, targeting drunk and drug-impaired driving. | Friday, December 5, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Newport Beach | Police will conduct a drunk-driving checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the Newport Beach region, focusing on DUI violations and valid driver’s licenses. | Friday, December 5, 2025 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Alameda | Pleasanton | Vacaville Police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location that hasn’t been revealed to the public. | Friday, December 5, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Glendora | Glendora Police will carry out a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed spot within the city. | Friday, December 5, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Riverside | San Jacinto | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (San Jacinto Station) will conduct a DUI checkpoint at a hidden location chosen using impaired-driving crash data to maximize safety and enforcement. | Friday, December 5, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Shasta | Undisclosed | Shasta County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a DUI and Driver's License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the county. | Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Fresno | Fresno | Fresno Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols Today | Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 6 PM to 4 AM |
| Imperial | El Centro | DUI Checkpoint Scheduled: The El Centro Police Department will run a DUI checkpoint at the crossing of Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue. DUI convictions can result in court fines, attorney expenses, and increased insurance premiums. Always drive responsibly. | Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Melrose Avenue and Vine Street Los Angeles, CA 90038 | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
| San Diego | Chula Vista | Chula Vista Police Department, officers conducted the roadblock in the 1300 block of East 30th Street | Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Orange | Orange | The Orange Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight, at 1800 W. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92868 | Friday, November 21, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Kern | Bakersfield | DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint in the 200 block of Union Avenue. | Friday, November 21, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Joaquin | Stockton | DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within city limits | Friday, November 21, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Clara | San Jose | A DUI checkpoint is planned for an undisclosed spot in San Jose City. | Friday, November 21, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Aliso Viejo | A DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint will take place at a hidden location in the city of Aliso Viejo. | Friday, November 21, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Bell Gardens | A DUI checkpoint will be placed at an undisclosed area in Bell Gardens, LA. | Friday, November 21, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Irvine | The Irvine Police Department will be running a DUI checkpoint and driver’s license screening near the Jamboree Road and Dupont Drive area in Irvine, CA 92612. This sobriety checkpoint is part of the city’s push to reduce drunk driving and enhance road safety enforcement. | Friday, November 21, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Laguna Beach | A DUI enforcement checkpoint will take place at an undisclosed location in Laguna Beach. Officers will focus on stopping impaired driving, enforcing DUI laws, and educating drivers on DUI penalties and safer driving practices. | Friday, November 21, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Huntington Beach | Heads up, Huntington Beach drivers: there will be a CDL/DUI checkpoint somewhere in the city. Police haven’t shared the exact location yet. | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Sutter | Yuba City | Law enforcement officers will set up a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. The operation is part of a statewide drunk driving enforcement campaign aimed at keeping the community safe and reducing alcohol-related crashes. | Friday, November 14, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sutter | Live Oak | The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in areas known for DUI incidents and impaired driving collisions. Officials say the goal is to enhance public safety and remind drivers not to drink and drive. | Friday, November 14, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sonoma | Santa Rosa | The Santa Rosa Police Department is preparing to hold a DUI enforcement checkpoint at a secret location within the city. Officers will be screening drivers for signs of impairment, verifying driver’s licenses, and promoting safe driving awareness. | Friday, November 14, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Riverside | Menifee | DUI Checkpoint near the intersection of Scott Road and Lindenberger Road. | Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Costa Mesa | Police officials report a DUI checkpoint set up on E 17th St in the Costa Mesa, CA 92627 area, monitoring vehicles passing through that location tonight. | Friday, November 7, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sacramento | Folsom | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. | Friday, November 7, 2025 | Evening Hours |
| San Diego | San Diego | DUI Checkpoint at 2400 Grand Ave San Diego, CA 92109, USA | Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 10 PM to 2:30 AM |
| San Bernardino | Rialto | DUI Checkpoint in the southern portion of the city. | Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| San Diego | National City | DUI Checkpoint on the 2900 block of Highland Avenue. | Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Alameda | Hayward | Driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Sacramento | Galt | Police will be conducting a DUI checkpoint somewhere within the city of Galt. | Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 7 PM to 4 AM |
| San Diego | Chula Vista | A DUI checkpoint is planned at an undisclosed location in Chula Vista. | Friday, October 24, 2025 | 5 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Huntington Beach | 🚨 Heads up, Huntington Beach! Police will be setting up a DUI/CDL checkpoint somewhere in the city. Location not disclosed — drive safe and stay responsible! | Friday, October 24, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo officers will hold a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at a location that hasn’t been released. | Friday, October 24, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Montebello | A DUI checkpoint will take place at a location that remains undisclosed. | Friday, October 24, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Beverly Hills | Beverly Hills: DUI Checkpoint Near North Santa Monica Blvd and Crescent Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 | Friday, October 24, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Orange | There’s an active DUI checkpoint happening now at 3700 W. Chapman Avenue in Orange. It’s right near Main Street and the Outlets at Orange shopping center. If you’re traveling toward Garden Grove, expect heavier traffic and delays tonight. | Friday, October 17, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Sutter | Yuba City | Yuba City: DUI Checkpoint Planned at Undisclosed Location | Friday, October 17, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Clara | Gilroy | DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the City of Gilroy. | Friday, October 10, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| San Diego | Escondido | Escondido Police announced they will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint at a location that has not been revealed. | Friday, October 10, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Riverside | Murrieta | On October 4, 2025, the Murrieta Police Department will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint between 7:00 PM and 12:00 AM within the city limits of Murrieta. | Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Riverside | Riverside | A sobriety checkpoint will be conducted at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Police checkpoints and DUI roadblocks are set up to ensure driver safety, so motorists are advised to remain alert. | Friday, October 3, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | North Hollywood – DUI saturation patrols scheduled | Monday, September 29, 2025 | 12 PM to 8 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Pacific Division – DUI saturation patrols planned | Monday, September 29, 2025 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Sobriety checkpoint set up at Imperial Highway & Main Street | Monday, September 29, 2025 | 6 PM To 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Police checkpoint located at Western Avenue & 39th Street | Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 6 PM To 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI enforcement taking place near Santa Monica Boulevard & Bronson Avenue | Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 6 PM To 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Officers running a DUI checkpoint at Topanga Canyon Boulevard & Roscoe Boulevard | Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 6 PM To 11 PM |
| San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | SLOPD will be holding a DUI checkpoint on the 500 block of Higuera Street | Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Newton Division – DUI saturation patrols active | Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 4 PM To 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Sobriety roadblock on Vermont Avenue & 2nd Street | Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 6 PM To 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checkpoint positioned at Ventura Boulevard & Columbus Avenue | Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 6 PM To 11 PM |
| San Francisco | San Francisco | Law enforcement will be conducting a DUI checkpoint at a location within city limits, which will remain confidential. | Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | Paso Robles | The Paso Robles Police Department plans to operate a DUI checkpoint at a site not publicly disclosed. | Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Sonoma | Sebastopol | A DUI checkpoint is scheduled to take place at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 7:30 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Malibu | The Malibu Sheriff’s Department will run a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Riverside | Banning | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Orange | La Habra | A DUI checkpoint will be held at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Yolo | Davis | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Sacramento | Sacramento | DUI and License Checkpoint Near Freeport Blvd | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Sutter | Live Oak | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| San Bernardino | San Bernardino | The police will run a DUI checkpoint at a non-disclosed location within the area. | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Santa Monica | The Santa Monica Police Department will host a DUI checkpoint at a location that remains confidential. | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Mateo | Menlo Park | A DUI checkpoint is currently active near the intersection of Marsh Road and Florence Street. | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Marin | San Rafael | San Rafael Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI/ DL) checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the downtown area. | Friday, September 26, 2025 From 5 PM to 1 AM |
| San Mateo | Menlo Park | Menlo Park Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint in the area of Marsh Rd and Florence St. | Friday, September 26, 2025 From 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Roadblock established on Central Avenue & Gage Avenue | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 6 PM To 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI operation at Roscoe Boulevard & Woodley Place | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 6 PM To 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Checkpoint underway at Manchester Avenue & Figueroa Street | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 6 PM To 11 PM |
Last Updated: June 9, 2026
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California Sobriety checkpoint by County
Top 20 High-Risk (retenes) Areas in California
Driving under the influence (DUI) remains a serious offense in California. To combat impaired driving and reduce alcohol-related crashes, law enforcement agencies throughout the state conduct frequent DUI checkpoints. These checkpoints are strategically placed in areas with high DUI-related incidents, dense traffic, or active nightlife scenes. Below is a deep dive into 20 of the most watched areas in California—places where DUI checkpoints are not only common but expected.
Los Angeles – Hollywood, Downtown, and the San Fernando Valley
Overview: Los Angeles is a vast city with one of the highest concentrations of nightlife venues, bars, clubs, and events in the country. With over 4 million residents and countless visitors, it’s a hub for alcohol-related driving incidents.
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Hollywood Blvd, Sunset Blvd, Melrose Ave – Dense with clubs and bars, police often set up along Sunset & Vine, and around Cahuenga Blvd.
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Downtown LA (DTLA) – Busy during both day and night, particularly around 7th Street, Figueroa Street, and the Arts District.
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San Fernando Valley – Checkpoints regularly appear along Van Nuys Blvd, Reseda Blvd, and Sherman Way.
Law Enforcement: LAPD has dedicated DUI enforcement teams including the Central Traffic Division, which coordinates with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Sheriff’s Department.
San Diego – Gaslamp Quarter, Pacific Beach, Mission Valley
Overview: Known for its beaches and vibrant party atmosphere, San Diego is a prime location for DUI checkpoints.
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Gaslamp Quarter – Fifth Avenue and Broadway are patrolled due to late-night activity and club traffic.
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Pacific Beach – Garnet Avenue, Mission Blvd, and Ingraham Street are key areas.
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Mission Valley & Hillcrest – Close to shopping centers and bars, checkpoints often pop up near Friars Road and Washington Street.
Law Enforcement: SDPD uses both checkpoints and saturation patrols, often publicizing checkpoints 24–48 hours in advance.
Sacramento – Downtown, Elk Grove, South Area
Overview: As California’s capital, Sacramento sees steady enforcement activity from local police and CHP.
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South Sacramento – Frequent enforcement near Florin Road and Stockton Boulevard.
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Downtown Sacramento – J Street, I Street, and Capitol Mall are popular for events and nightlife.
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Elk Grove – A growing suburban area where checkpoints are often set up at Bond Road and Laguna Blvd.
Law Enforcement: The CHP South Sacramento/Valley Division covers a broad territory including Galt and the Delta region.
Fresno – Blackstone Avenue Corridor, Shaw Avenue
Overview: Fresno has one of the highest DUI rates in the state. The city frequently makes headlines for DUI-related fatalities and aggressive checkpoint programs.
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E Garland Ave & N Blackstone Ave – A well-known intersection with recurring checkpoints.
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Shaw Avenue – Extends east-west through multiple neighborhoods and is often monitored.
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Cedar & Shields Avenues – Areas near Fresno State University with heavy student traffic.
Law Enforcement: Fresno PD and CHP Fresno jointly manage many of these efforts, especially during weekends and holidays.
Riverside – Citywide Coverage Including Downtown, Moreno Valley
Overview: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office regularly conducts DUI checkpoints across dozens of cities and unincorporated areas.
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Downtown Riverside – Mission Inn Avenue and University Avenue are common checkpoint zones.
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Moreno Valley – Checkpoints along Perris Blvd, Ironwood Avenue, and near the Moreno Valley Mall.
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Jurupa Valley, Norco – Rural communities where saturation patrols complement checkpoints.
Law Enforcement: Riverside County has a robust checkpoint schedule often kept confidential until hours before setup.
Bakersfield – Rosedale, Ming Avenue, Downtown
Overview: Bakersfield consistently ranks high for DUI arrests per capita.
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Ming Avenue – Home to Valley Plaza Mall and many restaurants.
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Rosedale Highway – Major east-west corridor connecting downtown to suburban areas.
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California Avenue – Near downtown, often a checkpoint target on weekends.
Law Enforcement: Bakersfield PD uses both saturation patrols and checkpoints, typically on Fridays and Saturdays.
Santa Ana – 1st Street, Main Street, Bristol Street
Overview: One of the most active DUI enforcement cities in Orange County.
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1st Street & Main Street – Dense urban areas with a mix of residential and commercial traffic.
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Bristol Street – Near shopping centers and freeway access.
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Downtown Santa Ana – Arts District and 4th Street nightlife draw heavy patrols.
Law Enforcement: Santa Ana PD’s Traffic Division routinely announces enforcement operations on social media and local media.
Long Beach – PCH, Atlantic Avenue, Downtown
Overview: With beaches, clubs, and events, Long Beach sees frequent DUI enforcement.
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Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) – A long, busy corridor with bars and traffic.
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Atlantic Ave & Anaheim Street – Near Cambodia Town, high DUI activity.
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Downtown Waterfront – Events at the Convention Center or Shoreline Village often bring checkpoints.
Law Enforcement: Long Beach PD partners with the Office of Traffic Safety for grants to fund regular checkpoints.
Oakland – International Blvd, MacArthur Blvd, Downtown
Overview: Oakland’s DUI enforcement focuses on busy corridors and areas known for reckless driving.
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International Blvd (E 14th) – Known for high traffic and DUI incidents.
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MacArthur Blvd – Runs through residential and commercial zones.
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Jack London Square – Event and nightlife area.
Law Enforcement: OPD and CHP often coordinate checkpoints during holidays or community events.
San Jose – Downtown, Capitol Expressway, Almaden
Overview: San Jose, the largest city in Silicon Valley, maintains strong DUI enforcement, especially in tech-adjacent areas.
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Downtown San Jose – 1st Street and Santa Clara Street.
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Capitol Expressway – Runs along eastern and southern San Jose.
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Almaden Expressway – Suburban nightlife and family areas make it a DUI concern.
Law Enforcement: SJPD and CHP use technology (LPRs, drones) to enhance DUI enforcement.
Modesto – McHenry Avenue, Briggsmore Avenue
Overview: A Central Valley city with significant DUI-related enforcement.
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McHenry Avenue – Primary north-south route through town.
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Briggsmore Avenue – Connects shopping and residential areas.
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Downtown Modesto – Checkpoints often set near G Street and I Street.
Law Enforcement: Modesto PD uses OTS grants for frequent DUI operations.
Santa Monica – Lincoln Boulevard, Ocean Avenue
Overview: Tourist-heavy beach city with a strong stance on traffic safety.
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Lincoln Blvd (Hwy 1) – North-south corridor with lots of vehicle activity.
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Ocean Avenue – Bordering the coastline and close to the pier.
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Santa Monica Blvd – Leads into West LA, often patrolled late at night.
Law Enforcement: Santa Monica PD conducts both checkpoints and education campaigns.
Chula Vista – Broadway, Palomar Street
Overview: South of San Diego, Chula Vista sees steady DUI enforcement due to nightlife and cross-border traffic.
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Palomar Street – Industrial and residential mix.
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Broadway – Major commercial thoroughfare.
Law Enforcement: Chula Vista PD coordinates checkpoints with San Diego and CHP agencies.
Anaheim – Katella Avenue, Harbor Boulevard
Overview: As the home of Disneyland, Anaheim has high visitor traffic, leading to proactive DUI enforcement.
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Harbor Blvd & Katella Avenue – Near major attractions and hotels.
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Ball Road, Brookhurst Street – Frequent saturation patrol zones.
Law Enforcement: Anaheim PD schedules checkpoints during high tourist seasons and holidays.
San Bernardino – Inland Center, Baseline Street
Overview: High DUI arrest rate city with active monitoring.
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Inland Center Drive – Retail-heavy and near the freeway.
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Baseline Street – Through several neighborhoods and near nightlife areas.
Law Enforcement: SBPD and CHP conduct operations with support from regional task forces.
Huntington Beach – Beach Blvd, Main Street
Overview: Coastal party town with year-round DUI concerns.
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Main Street – Packed with bars, especially on weekends.
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Beach Boulevard – High-speed route with heavy traffic.
Law Enforcement: Huntington Beach PD is known for being strict on DUI enforcement.
Ventura – Victoria Avenue, Telegraph Road
Overview: Beach city with checkpoints often occurring around Ventura College and residential zones.
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Victoria Avenue – High DUI crash data.
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Telegraph Road – Connects to East Ventura.
Fontana – Sierra Avenue, Foothill Blvd
Overview: Located in the Inland Empire, Fontana is known for DUI checkpoints, especially around industrial zones.
Novato – Redwood Blvd, Highway 101
Overview: Marin County location with occasional checkpoints to target northbound weekend traffic.
Irvine – Jamboree Road, Alton Parkway
Overview: While affluent, Irvine PD conducts frequent, low-profile DUI enforcement.
Last Updated: January 30, 2026