DUI Checkpoints in Bakersfield, Kern
Checkpoint information last updated: October 5, 2026
Checkpoint Information
| State | County | City | Location | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Kern | Bakersfield | The Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint in conjunction with a large-scale DUI saturation patrol at an undisclosed city location. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM |
| California | Kern | Bakersfield | Motorists in an unincorporated area of Bakersfield may encounter a California Highway Patrol DUI and Driver's License Checkpoint. | Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| California | Kern | Bakersfield | A DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint is planned within Bakersfield city limits. | Friday, July 10, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| California | 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 |
DUI Safety in Bakersfield
DUI checkpoints are intended to support impaired-driving enforcement and road safety. Never drive after drinking or using impairing substances. Arrange a sober ride before going out.