DUI Checkpoints in San Diego, California
Checkpoint information last updated: October 24, 2026
Checkpoint Information
| State | County | City | Location | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | San Diego | San Diego | San Diego Police and CHP conducted a DUI checkpoint at 2600 Ingraham Street near Mission Bay and Dana Landing. | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10 PM to 2 AM |
| California | San Diego | Escondido | The Escondido Police Department has scheduled a DUI checkpoint on Escondido Boulevard and Washington Avenue, southbound near DD's and Goodwill. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| California | San Diego | La Mesa | The La Mesa Police Department plans a DUI checkpoint at 4900 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91942. | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| California | San Diego | Lemon Grove | The San Diego County Sheriff's Office will hold a DUI and driver's license checkpoint near Broadway and Kempf Street through the Lemon Grove Sheriff's Substation. | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| California | San Diego | Oceanside | The Oceanside Police Department plans to operate a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed site. | Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| California | San Diego | Carlsbad | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted in Carlsbad by the Carlsbad Police Department. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| California | San Diego | La Mesa | The La Mesa Police Department will operate a DUI checkpoint at 7000 University Avenue. | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| California | San Diego | El Cajon | A DUI checkpoint is scheduled in the 1000 block of N. Second Street in El Cajon. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| California | San Diego | Poway | Drivers traveling through Poway may encounter a DUI/Driver's License checkpoint operated by the Poway Sheriff's Station. | Friday, July 24, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| California | San Diego | Chula Vista | Police are running a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Chula Vista to help identify impaired drivers and enhance public safety. | Friday, July 24, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| California | 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 |
| California | 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 |
About DUI Checkpoints in San Diego
This page provides public-safety information about publicly announced DUI checkpoints reported in San Diego. Checkpoint details can change, so readers should follow official traffic directions and applicable law.