If you’re driving through California or West Virginia this weekend or later in the month, be aware—DUI and license checkpoints are going up across multiple cities. Here’s everything you need to know so you can plan ahead and drive safe.
Newly Announced DUI Checkpoints
📍Saturday, April 12, 2025
Los Angeles, CA
🕕 6 PM – 11 PM
📌 DUI Checkpoint at Balboa Blvd & Nordhoff StreetMilpitas, CA (Santa Clara County)
🕖 7 PM – 3 AM
📌 DUI/License Checkpoint at an undisclosed locationIrvine, CA (Orange County)
🕖 7 PM – 2 AM
📌 Jamboree Road & Michelson Drive
🚔 Conducted by the Irvine Police Department
📍Saturday, April 26, 2025
Pursglove, WV (Monongalia County)
🕕 6 PM – 12 AM
📌 DUI checkpoint on US 19/WV Route 7 near the Pursglove U.S. Post Office (576 Blue Horizon Dr, Pursglove, WV 26546)
In Case You Missed It – Friday, April 11, 2025
Charleston, WV – 6 PM – 2 AM
📍 DUI + child safety seat checkpoint near MacCorkle Ave & Corridor G (U.S. 119)Costa Mesa, CA – 8 PM – 2 AM
⚠️ City-wide checkpoints – Average penalties for first-time DUI: $13,500 and license suspension!Oxnard, CA – 7 PM – 2 AM
📍 Undisclosed DUI/License checkpoint locationCamarillo, CA – 6 PM – 1 AM
📍 Undisclosed location within Camarillo city limitsPrinceton, WV – 6 PM – 12 AM
📍 WV Route 104 (Oakvale Rd) in front of the Church of God
➡️ Use WV Route 20 or U.S. Route 460 to avoid delaysGlen Dale, WV – 6 PM – 12 AM
📍 Northbound Route 2 near John Marshall High SchoolChino, CA – 6 PM – 12:30 AM
📍 11600 block of southbound Central AvenueApple Valley, CA – 6 PM – 2 AM
📍 Undisclosed location in the Town of Apple ValleyBeverly Hills, CA – 8 PM – 2 AM
📍 N. Santa Monica Blvd & Crescent DriveVanowen St & Whitsett Ave – 6 PM – 11 PM
Sunset Blvd & Orange Grove Ave – 6 PM – 11 PM
Florence Ave & La Salle Ave – 6 PM – 11 PM
Olympic Blvd & Union Ave – (Thursday, April 10) 6 PM – 11 PM
Stay Safe, Stay Smart
These checkpoints aren’t just about penalties—they’re here to keep people safe.
If you plan to drink or party, use a ride share or designate a sober driver.
