DUI Checkpoints in California
Find publicly available information about DUI checkpoints, sobriety checkpoints, driver-license checkpoints, and impaired-driving enforcement activity across California. Review the latest available listings, explore checkpoint information by county, and learn more about California DUI enforcement and safe driving.
DUI Checkpoints Finder organizes publicly available information about California DUI checkpoints and related impaired-driving enforcement activity by county, city, location, date, and time when those details are announced. Checkpoint plans can change because of operational circumstances, weather, traffic conditions, staffing, or other factors, so published information should be treated as a public-information resource rather than a guarantee that an operation will occur exactly as listed.
Upcoming DUI Checkpoints in California
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| County | City | Checkpoint Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta | Undisclosed | The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the county. | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Starting at 6 PM |
| Imperial | El Centro | The El Centro Police Department has announced a DUI checkpoint at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue. | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will focus on DUI enforcement in the Foothill Division and surrounding areas. | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct DUI enforcement in the Devonshire Division and nearby communities. | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Tuolumne | Sonora | A joint DUI checkpoint involving the Sonora Police Department and Sonora Area California Highway Patrol is scheduled to take place in Sonora. | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 9 PM to 2 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | Templeton | The California Highway Patrol’s Templeton Area will conduct a DUI/driver’s license safety checkpoint at Northbound Mission Street, south of 11th Street. | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct a DUI checkpoint near Sunset Boulevard and Coronado Street, serving nearby neighborhoods. | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Marin | San Rafael | The San Rafael Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at on Lincoln Avenue at the intersection with Grand Avenue | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 6 PM to 11:30 PM |
| Fresno | Kerman | The Kerman Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Menifee | According to the announced information, Menifee police will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint near the intersection of Newport Road and Lone Pine Drive. | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | El Monte | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted by the El Monte Police Department at Baldwin Avenue and Valley Boulevard. | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Irvine | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted by the Irvine Police Department in the area of Jamboree Road and Michelson Drive. | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Madera | Madera | The Madera Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | Paso Robles | A DUI checkpoint is listed at 8th Street and Spring Street. | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Orange | Anaheim | The Anaheim Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint at Ball Road and Beach Boulevard. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Imperial | Imperial | The announced checkpoint on Highway 86, north of Harris Road, will be conducted by the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office as a DUI/DUID operation. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Marin | Tiburon | The Tiburon Police Department will conduct DUI enforcement patrols targeting suspected impaired drivers. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6 PM to 4 AM |
| San Diego | La Mesa | The La Mesa Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at 4900 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 91942. | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| San Bernardino | Redlands | Redlands police have announced plans for a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct a DUI checkpoint near Olympic Boulevard and Westmoreland Avenue, serving Koreatown and Westlake. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct a DUI checkpoint near Western Avenue and 8th Street, serving Mid-Wilshire and nearby areas. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct a DUI checkpoint near Van Nuys Boulevard and Glenoaks Boulevard, serving Van Nuys and nearby communities. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Riverside | Cathedral City | The Cathedral City Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Sonoma | Santa Rosa | The Santa Rosa Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Yolo | Davis | The Davis Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint in Central Davis. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | Escondido | The Escondido Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Escondido Boulevard and Washington Avenue, southbound near DD's and Goodwill. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Alameda | Berkeley | The Berkeley Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Shattuck Avenue near Parker Street. | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct a DUI checkpoint near Florence Avenue and Main Street, serving South Los Angeles. | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will focus on DUI enforcement in Newton Division and surrounding areas. | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will focus on DUI enforcement in Olympic Division and surrounding areas. | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Alameda | Oakland | Oakland police have announced plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will focus on DUI enforcement in Pacific Division and surrounding areas. | Monday, September 21, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will focus on DUI enforcement in Topanga Division and surrounding areas. | Monday, September 21, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will focus on DUI enforcement in Southeast Division and surrounding areas. | Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct a DUI checkpoint near Tampa Avenue and Plummer Street, serving Northridge and nearby areas. | Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| San Joaquin | Lathrop | The Lathrop Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| San Diego | Lemon Grove | The Lemon Grove Sheriff's Substation of the San Diego County Sheriff's Office will hold a DUI/driver's license checkpoint near Broadway and Kempf Street. | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Ventura | Simi Valley | A DUI checkpoint is reported at Madera Road and Los Angeles Avenue. | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| Fresno | Fresno | Fresno police will conduct DUI patrols as part of an effort to identify suspected impaired drivers. | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 4 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Lancaster | The California Highway Patrol has announced a sobriety/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| Ventura | Oxnard | The Oxnard Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint near Ventura Road and Port Hueneme Road by Grocery Outlet. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Orange | Placentia | Placentia police have announced a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Garden Grove | Garden Grove police have announced plans for a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| San Mateo | San Mateo | San Mateo police have announced a driver’s license and sobriety checkpoint at the intersection of Peninsula Avenue and N. Delaware Street. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Ventura | Thousand Oaks | The Thousand Oaks Police Department Traffic Bureau has announced a driver’s license/DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Fresno | Clovis | Clovis police have announced a DUI checkpoint at westbound Shaw Avenue between Clovis Avenue and Minnewawa Avenue. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Arcadia | Arcadia police have announced a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Yolo | Woodland | Woodland police have announced a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Contra Costa | Oakley | The Oakley Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| San Mateo | Redwood City | The Redwood City Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Woodside Road near Carolina Avenue. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | El Monte | The El Monte Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Santa Anita Ave & Garvey Ave El Monte, CA 91733 | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Sacramento | Elk Grove | The Elk Grove Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | The Modesto Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within city limits. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Solano | Fairfield | The Fairfield Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on N. Texas Street. | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| Contra Costa | Brentwood | The Brentwood Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint in Downtown Brentwood. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Sonoma | Rohnert Park | The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety has announced a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Riverside | Palm Springs | The Palm Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. (May Be at East Tahquitz Canyon Way and South Hermosa Drive) | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| Orange | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach police are planning a CDL/DUI checkpoint somewhere within the city, with the specific location not released. | Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Napa | Napa | The Napa Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Alameda | Oakland | The Oakland Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location, with officers also checking for marijuana-impaired drivers. | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Huntington Park | A DUI checkpoint is reported on East Florence Avenue near Salt Lake Park. Don’t drink and drive. | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| San Francisco | San Francisco | The SFPD Traffic Unit is scheduled to conduct a DUI checkpoint in San Francisco. | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Stanislaus | Newman | The Newman Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Garden Grove | The Garden Grove Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 11, 2026 |
| Riverside | Corona | The Corona Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 11, 2026 |
| San Bernardino | Colton | The Colton Police Department will conduct a DUI/CDL checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 11, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Clara | Sunnyvale | The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety will operate a safety and sobriety checkpoint for southbound traffic on Mathilda Avenue between Olive Avenue and El Camino Real. Vehicles may be randomly stopped, and drivers may be evaluated for sobriety, vehicle safety, seatbelt use, and license validity. | Friday, September 11, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| San Bernardino | Colton | The Colton Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 11, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Temecula | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is scheduled to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 11, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Hermosa Beach | The Hermosa Beach Police Department is scheduled to conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 11, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Pomona | The Pomona Police Department has announced a DUI/driver's license checkpoint near Holt Avenue and Union Avenue in Pomona. | Friday, September 11, 2026 | 9 PM to 3 AM |
| Riverside | Norco | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office, Norco Sub-Station, has announced a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 11, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Monterey Park | The Monterey Park Police Department has announced a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Clara | Santa Clara | Santa Clara police are planning a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been disclosed. | Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Tuolumne | Sonora | CHP Sonora is scheduled to conduct increased patrols as part of a DUI-focused holiday enforcement period. | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| San Diego | Oceanside | Oceanside police will conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been made public. | Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct DUI saturation patrols in the Pacific Division. | Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 2 PM to 10 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct DUI saturation patrols in the Topanga Division. | Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 2 PM to 10 PM |
| Calaveras | Murphys | CHP San Andreas is scheduled to conduct a sobriety and driver's license checkpoint in the Murphys area. | Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 10 PM |
| Santa Cruz | Scotts Valley | A DUI checkpoint is reported on Mt. Herman Road north after the exit and before the gas station. | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will hold a DUI checkpoint at Vista Del Mar and Imperial Highway. | Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Huntington Park | A DUI checkpoint is reported at Florence Avenue by Salt Lake Park. | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
| Madera | Madera | Madera police will conduct a DUI checkpoint, although the exact location has not been announced. | Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 7:30 PM to 2 AM |
| Contra Costa | Antioch | The Antioch Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| San Joaquin | Stockton | The Stockton Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI/driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 4 PM |
| Kern | Bakersfield | Bakersfield’s Police Department Traffic Unit will combine a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint with a large-scale DUI saturation patrol at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Palm Springs | The Palm Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at East Tahquitz Canyon Way and South Hermosa Drive. | Friday, September 4, 2026 |
| Monterey | Monterey | The California Highway Patrol Monterey Area has announced a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in unincorporated Monterey County. | Friday, September 4, 2026 |
| Stanislaus | Oakdale | The Oakdale Police Department has announced a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Bell Gardens | The Bell Gardens Police Department has scheduled a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Santa Monica | The Santa Monica Police Department has announced a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Victorville | The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Victorville. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | Carlsbad | The Carlsbad Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint in Carlsbad. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Baldwin Park | The Baldwin Park Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Baldwin Park. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Santa Clara | San José | The San José Police Department, working with the California Highway Patrol, will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in San José. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will hold a DUI checkpoint at Sepulveda Boulevard and Devonshire Street. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will hold a DUI checkpoint at Imperial Highway and Compton Avenue. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will hold a DUI checkpoint at Western Avenue and 8th Street. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will hold a DUI checkpoint at Van Nuys Boulevard and Vanowen Street. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Stanislaus | Turlock | The Turlock Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 9 PM to 2 AM |
| Ventura | Ventura | The Ventura Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within city limits as part of local traffic safety efforts. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Sacramento | Sacramento | DUI checkpoints are planned at undisclosed locations within the city of Sacramento. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will hold a DUI checkpoint at Alameda Street and 2nd Street. | Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct DUI saturation patrols in the Newton Division. | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 4 PM to Midnight |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct DUI saturation patrols in the Pacific Division. | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Humboldt | Eureka | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted at an undisclosed location in Eureka. | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | LAPD will conduct DUI saturation patrols in the Mission Division. | Monday, August 31, 2026 | 2 PM to 10 PM |
| Orange | La Habra | A DUI checkpoint is being conducted on Lambert Road between Idaho Street and Beach Boulevard, westbound. | Saturday, August 29, 2026 |
| Shasta | Redding | The Redding Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Orange | Seal Beach | The Seal Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within city limits. | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Vernon | The Vernon Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city as part of impaired-driving enforcement. | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Fresno | Fresno | The Fresno Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Clovis Ave. and Lamona Ave. | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 9 PM to 3 AM |
| Orange | Orange | The Orange Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in north Orange. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Ventura | Camarillo | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted at Las Posas Road and Ponderosa Drive. | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| San Diego | Escondido | The Escondido Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| San Diego | San Diego | The California Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI and driver license checkpoint in an unincorporated area of San Diego. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Diego | La Mesa | The La Mesa Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at 7000 University Avenue. | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| San Bernardino | Upland | The Upland Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint around 4th st and Archibald in Upland ca | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| Orange | Santa Ana | The Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Orange | San Juan Capistrano | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Sacramento | Sacramento | DUI checkpoint operations will take place at undisclosed locations throughout Sacramento. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| San Bernardino | Ontario | The Ontario Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Glendora | A DUI checkpoint is scheduled at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Solano | Vacaville | The Vacaville Police Department plans to hold a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Vacaville. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 5 PM to 12 AM |
| Marin | San Rafael | The San Rafael Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within San Rafael. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| San Bernardino | Chino | The Chino Police Department plans to hold a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Chino. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Kern | Delano | The Delano Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint at 1400 Fremont St, Delano, CA | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Marin | San Rafael | The San Rafael Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Azusa | A DUI checkpoint is being conducted at Azusa Avenue and West Gladstone Street. | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 8:15 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | El Monte | The El Monte Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau will conduct a DUI checkpoint at Peck Road Near Planet Fitness El Monte, CA 91731 | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Irwindale | The Irwindale Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 5 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Glendale | The Glendale Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | The San Luis Obispo Police Department, along with the California Highway Patrol, will conduct a DUI checkpoint at the 900 block of Marsh Street | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Contra Costa | Pinole | The Pinole Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at the intersection of Appian Way and Fitzgerald Drive. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Sonoma | Santa Rosa | The Santa Rosa Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Desert Hot Springs | The Desert Hot Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Alameda | Newark | The Newark Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint near the intersection of Thornton Avenue and Newark Boulevard | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Covina | The Covina Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint Near Grand Ave Before Gladstone St | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 7 PM to 12 AM–2 AM |
| Sacramento | Elk Grove | The Elk Grove Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within city limits. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Orange | Laguna Beach | The Laguna Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location as part of local road safety efforts. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | South Gate | The South Gate Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location to address impaired driving. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Yolo | Davis | The Davis Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint in central Davis as part of local traffic safety efforts. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Pomona | The Pomona Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint within city limits. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 9 PM to 3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Torrance | The Torrance Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city as part of impaired-driving enforcement. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Santa Clara | Morgan Hill | The Morgan Hill Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within city limits. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Lake Elsinore | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Lake Elsinore Station will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Hesperia | The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint at Main Street at Fifth Avenue. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Monterey Park | The Monterey Park Police Department will conduct DUI enforcement targeting drivers suspected of driving under the influence. | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Orange | Orange | The California Highway Patrol Westminster Area is scheduled to conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint in an unincorporated area of Orange County. Choose a sober ride home. | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 9:30 PM to 2 AM |
| Imperial | El Centro | The El Centro Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue in El Centro, California. | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Santa Cruz | Watsonville | The Watsonville Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Clara | Milpitas | The Milpitas Police Department Traffic Safety Unit will conduct a DUI/Driver's License checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Fresno | Fresno | The Fresno Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 9 PM to 3 AM |
| Madera | Madera | The Madera Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | La Verne | The La Verne Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | La Verne | The La Verne Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Mateo | Atherton | The Atherton Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been publicly announced. | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Anaheim | The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint in East Anaheim. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Indio | The Indio Police Department will conduct DUI enforcement focused on identifying drivers suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence. | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
| Los Angeles | West Covina | A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint will take place in West Covina at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Placer | Rocklin | The Rocklin Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Tustin | DUI checkpoint active at Red Hill Ave & San Juan St in Tustin; expect minor delays. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Santa Barbara | Goleta | The Goleta Police Department, along with the California Highway Patrol, will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Hemet | The Hemet Police Department plans to conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Yuba | Sutter | A DUI checkpoint is scheduled at a central location within Yuba City. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI checkpoint is planned at Nordhoff Street and Haskell Avenue. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI checkpoint will take place at the intersection of Century Boulevard and Western Avenue. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI checkpoint enforcement is scheduled near La Brea Avenue and Oakwood Avenue. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Monterey Park | DUI enforcement will target motorists suspected of driving under the influence. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Orange | Brea | A DUI checkpoint will be held at an undisclosed location within city limits. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Buena Park | Officers will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Westminster | A combined DUI and driver’s license checkpoint will be conducted at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8:30 PM to 3 AM |
| Orange | Fullerton | A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint is planned at a location that has not been disclosed. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| San Mateo | San Mateo | A DUI checkpoint will take place in the area of S. Norfolk Street and Shoreview Avenue. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | DUI checkpoint operations are scheduled at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| San Diego | El Cajon | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted in the 1000 block of N. Second Street. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Ventura | Oxnard | The DUI checkpoint will be conducted on Oxnard Boulevard tonight. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | Tonight |
| Riverside | Murrieta | DUI checkpoint enforcement will take place within the City of Murrieta. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Sutter | Yuba | DUI checkpoint operations will be conducted in the Central area. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI checkpoint will be held near Roscoe Boulevard and Haskell Avenue. | Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A saturation patrol will operate in Central Division, including areas of downtown and Chinatown. | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Alameda | Oakland | A DUI checkpoint is planned at an undisclosed location in Oakland. | Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | The West Valley Division area will have DUI Saturation Patrol activity. | Monday, August 17, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | San Marino | San Marino Police Department checkpoint. | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 8 PM–2 AM |
| Kern | Bakersfield | CHP Bakersfield Area DUI & license checkpoint. | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6 PM–2 AM |
| Fresno | Fresno | Fresno Police Department sobriety and driver's license checkpoint. | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 9 PM–3 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Drivers near Victory Boulevard and Nagle Avenue should be aware of a scheduled DUI Checkpoint. | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Drivers near Van Nuys Boulevard and Remick Avenue should be aware of a scheduled DUI Checkpoint. | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Monrovia | The Monrovia Police Department is scheduled to conduct DUI enforcement through a checkpoint within Monrovia city limits. | Friday, September 4, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Santa Barbara | Santa Maria | The Santa Maria Police Department is scheduled to operate a DUI checkpoint in the 100–200 block of South Broadway for southbound traffic. | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Joaquin | Stockton | The CHP Stockton Area is scheduled to conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint in an unincorporated section of San Joaquin County. | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 8 PM to 2:30 AM |
| San Bernardino | Colton | The Colton Police Department is scheduled to conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| San Luis Obispo | Atascadero | The Atascadero Police Department is scheduled to conduct DUI checkpoint enforcement at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Corona | The Corona Police Department is scheduled to conduct DUI checkpoint operations at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| Sacramento | Sacramento | The Sacramento Police Department is scheduled to conduct DUI checkpoint enforcement within Sacramento. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Alameda | Hayward | The CHP Hayward Area is scheduled to conduct DUI and driver’s license checkpoint operations on Mission Boulevard at Medford Avenue. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Indio | The Indio Police Department is scheduled to conduct special DUI enforcement targeting suspected impaired drivers. | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| San Mateo | Millbrae | The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to conduct sobriety and driver’s license enforcement along El Camino Real. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| San Benito | Hollister | The Hollister Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Riverside | Perris | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office (Perris Station) plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Fresno | Clovis | A DUI checkpoint is planned by the Clovis Police Department at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Long Beach | The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) has announced a DUI/Driver License checkpoint in the East Division area. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Santa Monica | The Santa Monica Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | The CHP Newhall Area Office will hold a DUI checkpoint in the unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Alameda | Hayward | The California Highway Patrol’s Hayward Area will conduct a DUI/driver license checkpoint in Hayward. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Drivers near Sherman Way and Woodley Avenue should be aware of a scheduled DUI Checkpoint. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Drivers near Santa Monica Boulevard and Bronson Avenue should be aware of a scheduled DUI Checkpoint. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Riverside | Norco | A DUI checkpoint is planned at an undisclosed location in Norco. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | San Clemente | A DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint is planned at an undisclosed location in San Clemente. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Drivers near Alameda Street and 3rd Street should be aware of a scheduled DUI Checkpoint. | Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | The Pacific Division area will have DUI Saturation Patrol activity. | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI Saturation Patrol will be conducted in the Olympic Division area, including Koreatown and Arlington Heights. | Monday, August 10, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI Saturation Patrol is scheduled for the Hollenbeck Division area, covering Boyle Heights, El Sereno, Hermon, Lincoln Heights, Montecito Heights, and Monterey Hills. | Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI Checkpoint is scheduled near Sunset Boulevard and Coronado Street in Silver Lake. | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | The California Highway Patrol (West Los Angeles Area) plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM | |
| Los Angeles | Monterey Park | The Monterey Park Police Department plans to conduct a DUI enforcement patrol. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Orange | Santa Ana | The Santa Ana Police Department plans to conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Sacramento | Folsom | A DUI and driver's license checkpoint is scheduled to be held by the Folsom Police Department at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI Checkpoint will take place near Slauson Avenue and Hoover Street in South Los Angeles. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI Checkpoint is planned near Western Avenue and Eighth Street in Koreatown. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI Checkpoint will be conducted near Victory Boulevard and Babcock Avenue in Valley Glen. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Sacramento | Rancho Cordova | The Rancho Cordova Police Department plans to conduct a sobriety and driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Rancho Cordova. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Moreno Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office, Moreno Valley Station, plans to hold a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Moreno Valley. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Riverside | Eastvale | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office, Jurupa Valley Station, plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Eastvale. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Moreno Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office, Moreno Valley Station, plans to hold a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Moreno Valley. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI Saturation Patrol is scheduled in the West Valley Division area, including Encino, Lake Balboa, Mandeville Canyon, Northridge, Reseda, Tarzana, and Warner Center. | Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI Saturation Patrol will take place in the Devonshire Division area, including Chatsworth, Granada Hills, Northridge, and Porter Ranch. | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | A DUI Saturation Patrol is scheduled in the North Hollywood Division area, including Cahuenga Pass, North Hollywood, Studio City, Sun Valley, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Valley Glen, and Valley Village. | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | 3 PM to 11 PM |
| Orange | Placentia | DUI Block Near By Bradford Ave & Yorba Linda Blvd or 70 Yorba linda blvd, city of Placentia | Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Fresno | Fresno | The Fresno Police Department is increasing DUI enforcement with dedicated patrols targeting impaired driving on Saturday. | Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 6 PM to 4 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Checkpoint at Washington Blvd & Yale Ave Los Angeles, CA 90291 | Friday, July 31, 2026 | 10 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Buena Park | A DUI checkpoint will be set up by the Buena Park Police Department at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, July 31, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Orange | Santa Ana | Drivers in Santa Ana can expect a DUI and driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | Friday, July 31, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Orange | Orange | The Orange Police Department has announced a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint that will take place at 1715 E Katella Ave Ste A Orange, CA 92867 | Friday, July 31, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| San Bernardino | Fontana | DUI & Driver License Checkpoint at Foothill Blvd between Sierra Ave & Mango Ave, Fontana, CA. | Friday, July 31, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| San Bernardino | Colton | The Colton Police Department has announced plans to hold a DUI and Driver’s License (CDL) Checkpoint at W San Bernardino Ave & N Pepper Ave Colton, CA 92324 | Friday, July 31, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | South Gate | The South Gate Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. Don't drink and drive. If you're facing DUI charges, speak with an experienced DUI attorney | Friday, July 31, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Saturation Patrol in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles, California | Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 12 PM to 8 PM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Saturation Patrol covering the 77th Division and Southeast Los Angeles neighborhoods | Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles | DUI Checkpoint located at Western Avenue and 8th Street in Central Los Angeles, California | Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Orange | Fountain Valley | The Fountain Valley Police Department will conduct a DUI and Driver License Checkpoint along Brookhurst Street near Heil Avenue. | Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 6 PM to 11 PM |
| Marin | Tiburon | Undisclosed location inside Tiburon (chosen based on past traffic crash and impaired driving data) | Friday, July 24, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| San Bernardino | Yucaipa | Drivers can expect a DUI checkpoint hosted by the Yucaipa Police Department at an undisclosed location. | Friday, July 24, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Ventura | Oxnard | A DUI checkpoint is active near C St & Wooley Rd (1026 S C St, Oxnard, CA). Please drive safely, obey traffic signals, and remember: Don't drink and drive. Designate a sober driver or call a ride! | Friday, July 24, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| San Diego | Poway | A DUI/Driver's License checkpoint is scheduled by the Poway Sheriff's Station at an undisclosed location in Poway. | Friday, July 24, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Stanislaus | Ceres | The Ceres Police Department has announced a DUI checkpoint at a confidential location within the city. | Friday, July 24, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
| Sacramento | Sacramento | DUI Block at Folsom Blvd & Hornet Dr Sacramento, CA 95826 | Friday, July 24, 2026 | 8 PM to 1 AM |
| Riverside | Riverside | DUI Block at Market St & 3rd St Riverside, CA 92501 | Friday, July 24, 2026 |
| Riverside | Jurupa Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office – Jurupa Valley Station has announced a DUI Checkpoint, with the exact location remaining undisclosed. | Friday, July 24, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Stanislaus | Modesto | The Modesto Police Department will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint at a location that has not been released. | Friday, July 24, 2026 | 8 PM to 3 AM |
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DUI Checkpoints Finder provides an independent informational resource for people looking for publicly available information about DUI checkpoints, sobriety checkpoints, driver-license checkpoints, and impaired-driving enforcement activity in California. Our location resources organize available information by county and city to make public information easier to find and understand.
Our goal is public awareness and road safety. Information on this website should never be used as a reason to drive after drinking or as a method for attempting to avoid law enforcement. If you have been drinking or are impaired, do not drive.
What Is a DUI Checkpoint?
A DUI checkpoint, also known as a sobriety checkpoint, is a planned traffic-enforcement operation conducted at a designated location. Law-enforcement personnel may screen drivers according to the procedures established for the operation and look for indicators of impaired driving and other traffic-safety concerns.
Publicly announced checkpoint information may include a date, general location, city, county, and expected operating period. The level of detail released to the public varies by agency and operation, and published information can change.
Why Are DUI Checkpoints Conducted?
DUI checkpoints are part of broader impaired-driving and traffic-safety efforts. Their public-safety purpose includes discouraging impaired driving, identifying potentially impaired drivers, and promoting safer behavior on California roads.
Deterring Impaired Driving
Public awareness of impaired-driving enforcement can reinforce the importance of making a safe transportation plan before drinking.
Promoting Road Safety
DUI enforcement is intended to support safer roads and reduce the risks associated with impaired driving.
Identifying Impaired Drivers
Enforcement operations may identify drivers who show signs of impairment or other traffic-safety concerns.
DUI Checkpoints vs. DUI Saturation Patrols
DUI Checkpoints
A DUI checkpoint is a planned enforcement operation conducted at a designated location. Drivers may be screened according to the procedures established for that operation.
DUI Saturation Patrols
A saturation patrol involves officers actively patrolling an area and watching for signs of impaired driving and other traffic violations. It is different from a fixed checkpoint operation.
Our database may contain both types of impaired-driving enforcement activity when the information has been publicly announced. Check the description of each listing for the type of operation when that information is available.
DUI and Driver-License Checkpoints
Some publicly announced California enforcement operations are described as DUI and driver-license checkpoints. These operations may have more than one traffic-safety purpose, and the exact procedures can vary by agency and operation.
When our source information identifies a driver-license component, we retain that information in the checkpoint listing so visitors can better understand the type of operation that was publicly announced.
Who Conducts DUI Checkpoints in California?
The law-enforcement agency involved in a DUI checkpoint or impaired-driving operation depends on the jurisdiction and type of enforcement activity. Public announcements may identify one agency or multiple participating agencies.
Local Police Departments
Municipal police departments may conduct DUI checkpoints and other impaired-driving enforcement activities within their jurisdictions.
California Highway Patrol
The California Highway Patrol conducts traffic-safety and impaired-driving enforcement within its areas of responsibility.
County Sheriff’s Offices
County sheriff’s offices may conduct or participate in impaired-driving enforcement operations within their jurisdictions.
Multi-Agency Operations
Some traffic-safety operations involve multiple agencies coordinating enforcement and public-safety efforts.
How We Organize California Checkpoint Information
DUI Checkpoints Finder organizes publicly available information into a location-based resource. When available, checkpoint listings may include the county, city, general location, date, time, enforcement agency, and description of the announced operation.
Information may be updated when new public announcements are identified. We also organize older listings as historical information so that current and past enforcement activity can be distinguished.
Publicly available information can contain incomplete details. For example, an agency may announce a city but not disclose the exact checkpoint location. In those situations, the listing reflects the information that was publicly available rather than inventing an exact location.
What Drivers Should Know About DUI Checkpoints
Drive Carefully
Approach traffic-control areas carefully, follow posted signs, and obey lawful directions from officers.
Information Can Change
A publicly announced date or location can change. Do not assume an online listing represents the final operational plan.
Plan Transportation
If you expect to drink, arrange your ride home before you begin drinking.
California DUI Safety: Don’t Drink and Drive
Alcohol and other impairing substances can affect judgment, reaction time, coordination, attention, and decision-making. The safest choice is to avoid driving after drinking or using a substance that may impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely.
Use a rideshare, taxi, public transportation, or another sober transportation option.
Learn More About DUI Rights in California
Checkpoint information is only one part of understanding DUI enforcement. Our website also provides educational resources covering DUI-related rights and legal information.
California DUI Checkpoint History
Historical checkpoint records provide context about previously announced DUI and impaired-driving enforcement activity throughout California. Older records can be useful for understanding the types of operations publicly announced by agencies in different cities and counties.
Historical records are not current checkpoint schedules. For the latest available information, use the checkpoint table near the top of this page and consult current official announcements where available.
DUI Checkpoints Across California Counties
DUI enforcement activity can vary from one California county to another. Local police departments, sheriff’s offices, and other agencies may announce different types of impaired-driving operations in cities and communities throughout the state.
Our county directory is designed to make these location-based resources easier to navigate. Visit the county that interests you to find available checkpoint listings and additional local information.
Frequently Asked Questions About California DUI Checkpoints
What is a DUI checkpoint?
A DUI checkpoint is a planned traffic-enforcement operation conducted at a designated location. Officers may screen drivers according to the procedures established for the operation and look for signs of impaired driving and other traffic-safety concerns.
What is a sobriety checkpoint?
Sobriety checkpoint is another commonly used term for a DUI checkpoint. The operation is generally associated with impaired-driving enforcement and traffic safety.
Are DUI checkpoints the same as DUI saturation patrols?
No. A checkpoint is a planned operation at a designated location, while a saturation patrol involves officers actively patrolling an area and looking for signs of impaired driving and other traffic violations.
Can a California DUI checkpoint be changed or canceled?
Yes. Publicly announced enforcement operations can be changed, relocated, postponed, or canceled. Published information should therefore be treated as subject to change.
Are DUI checkpoint times guaranteed?
No. A listed time represents publicly available information about an announced operation and may change without notice.
Who conducts DUI checkpoints in California?
Depending on the jurisdiction, operations may involve local police departments, the California Highway Patrol, county sheriff’s offices, or multiple agencies working together.
What should I do if I have been drinking?
Do not drive. Arrange a sober driver, rideshare, taxi, public transportation, or another safe way to get home.
Where can I find DUI checkpoints by county?
Use the California county directory on this page to visit the county-specific resource for available checkpoint information.
How often is the California checkpoint information updated?
We review publicly available checkpoint information and update listings as new information becomes available. Because enforcement plans can change, important current details should also be checked against current official announcements where available.
About DUI Checkpoints Finder
DUI Checkpoints Finder is an independent informational website providing publicly available information about DUI checkpoints, sobriety checkpoints, DUI enforcement activity, and impaired-driving safety.
Our California resources organize available public information by county, city, date, location, and enforcement activity when those details are available. We aim to make information easier to navigate while keeping the website focused on public awareness and responsible driving.
DUI Checkpoints Finder is not a government agency and is not a law-enforcement organization. We are not affiliated with or operated by any police department, sheriff’s office, highway patrol agency, or other government organization.
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General Legal Information
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If you have been arrested for DUI or have a specific legal question about your individual circumstances, consider speaking with a qualified California attorney who can evaluate the facts of your situation.
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