DUI Checkpoints in Riverside California
Stay informed with the latest DUI checkpoints, sobriety checkpoints, driver’s license checkpoints, and DUI saturation patrols across Riverside County, California. This page provides a regularly updated list of publicly announced DUI enforcement operations, including checkpoint locations, dates, and operating hours for communities such as Riverside, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley, Palm Springs, Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, Temecula, Menifee, Eastvale, Murrieta, Norco, Lake Elsinore, and other cities throughout the county.
Our team monitors official announcements from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, local police departments, and other authorized law enforcement agencies to provide accurate and timely checkpoint information. Because enforcement operations are based on public safety needs, checkpoint locations and schedules may be changed, relocated, or canceled without prior notice.
The purpose of this page is to help keep drivers informed about officially announced DUI enforcement activities while promoting safe and responsible driving throughout Riverside County.
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Last Updated: September 24, 2026
Verified by: Dinesh K Verma
| City | Checkpoint Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Menifee | Menifee police are expected to 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 |
| Cathedral City | Cathedral City police will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 5 PM to 1 AM |
| Corona | The Corona Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 11, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Norco | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office, Norco Sub-Station, will hold a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 11, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Temecula | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. | Friday, September 11, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| 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 |
| Desert Hot Springs | The Desert Hot Springs Police Department plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Lake Elsinore | A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint is scheduled in Lake Elsinore at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Indio | The Indio Police Department will carry out DUI enforcement aimed at identifying drivers suspected of impairment. | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
| Murrieta | The Murrieta Police Department will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint in the eastbound lanes of Murrieta Hot Springs Road at Whitewood Road | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 6 PM to 12:15 AM |
| Hemet | Hemet Police Department is expected to conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Corona | Corona police will conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location that has not been disclosed. | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| Indio | Indio police will carry out special DUI enforcement aimed at finding suspected impaired drivers. | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| Norco | Drivers in Norco should be aware of a planned DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Perris | Riverside County Sheriff's Office (Perris Station) is expected to conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Moreno Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office, Moreno Valley Station, has announced a DUI checkpoint within Moreno Valley. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Eastvale | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office, Jurupa Valley Station, has announced a DUI checkpoint within Eastvale. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Moreno Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office, Moreno Valley Station, has announced another DUI checkpoint within Moreno Valley. | Friday, August 7, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Riverside | DUI Block at Market St & 3rd St Riverside, CA 92501 | Friday, July 24, 2026 |
| Jurupa Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff's Office – Jurupa Valley Station will conduct a DUI Checkpoint at a location that has not been publicly disclosed. | Friday, July 24, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Indio | The Indio Police Department will be holding a DUI Checkpoint at on Hwy 111, west of Granada Drive. | Monday, June 29, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Hemet | A DUI and driver's license checkpoint S Lyon Ave & W Florida Ave | Friday, June 26, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Menifee | Menifee police officers will conduct a checkpoint focused on impaired driving and driver's license compliance within the city. | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Murrieta | The Murrieta Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint in Jefferson Ave & Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Murrieta, CA 92562, USA | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Temecula | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is preparing a DUI checkpoint operation for drivers in Dlr Dr & Ynez Rd Temecula, CA 92591 | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Moreno Valley | The Moreno Valley Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will deploy a DUI checkpoint at at 22420 Cactus Avenue (between Heacock and Graham) | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Banning | The Banning Police Department will carry out a DUI and license checkpoint, with the checkpoint site being kept confidential. | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Murrieta | The Murrieta Police Department is planning to conduct a DUI Checkpoint at a location within the city that has not been released to the public. | Friday, May 29, 2026 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Eastvale | Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Jurupa Valley Station will hold a DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed area. | Friday, May 29, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Indio | The Indio Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint May 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location. | Friday, May 22, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Menifee | The Menifee Police Department will hold a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at Newport Road and Winter Hawk Road. | Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Coachella | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| La Quinta | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM |
| Corona | The Corona Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at N Lincoln Ave & River Rd | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Riverside | Capistrano Way & Arlington Ave | Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| Riverside | Riverside County Sheriff’s Office to run DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed site | Friday, April 3, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Riverside | Riverside PD will set up a DUI checkpoint somewhere within the city, though the exact location remains confidential. | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Moreno Valley | Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Moreno Valley Station will organize a DUI checkpoint at Heacock Street and Webster Avenue | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Lake Elsinore | Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Lake Elsinore Station will hold a DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Lake Elsinore to ensure drivers are sober and properly licensed. | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Wildomar | Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Lake Elsinore Station: DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at Palomar Street and Harwood Lane. | Friday, March 06, 2026 | 7 PM to 3 AM |
| Menifee | Menifee will also host a DUI checkpoint based on past DUI crash data. | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Desert Hot Springs | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted on February 20, 2026, at an undisclosed location within the city to enhance roadway safety and deter impaired driving. | Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Jurupa Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station will organize a DUI checkpoint, though the exact location has not been released. | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Indian Wells | DUI checkpoint will be conducted by the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station in the City of Indian Wells: Hwy 111 and Eldorado Dr | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Corona | The Corona Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. Officers will be looking for impaired drivers to help keep streets safer for all motorists and pedestrians. | Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| Temecula | According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, a DUI checkpoint is scheduled in the city of Temecula at a location that has not been publicly disclosed. | Friday, January 23, 2026 | 7 PM to 1 AM |
| Rancho Mirage | A DUI checkpoint organized by the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station will take place at Highway 111 and Library Way in Rancho Mirage | Friday, January 23, 2026 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Norco | The Riverside County Sheriff Office – Norco Substation will carry out a DUI and traffic safety operation within Norco city limits. | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 5 PM to 3 AM |
| Coachella | Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Holding DUI Checkpoint at Cesar Chavez Street and Avenue 50 | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM to 12 AM |
| La Quinta | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Friday, January 9, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office at the Jurupa Valley Station will be watching for drivers suspected of DUI. | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station, will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. | Friday, January 2, 2026 | 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Desert Hot Springs | The Desert Hot Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. | Friday December 26, 2025 |
| Indio | The Indio Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at CA-111 & Clinton St Indio, CA 92201, USA | Friday December 26, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Beaumont | The Beaumont Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Norco | DUI enforcement planned for Second St & Hamner Ave. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Corona | Corona Police DUI checkpoint scheduled at Green River Rd & Paseo Grande. | Friday, December 19, 2025 |
| Moreno Valley | Riverside County deputies will operate a checkpoint at Alessandro Blvd & Pepper St. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Eastvale | Jurupa Valley Station will conduct DUI checks at Limonite Ave & Archibald Ave. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Murrieta | The Murrieta Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint in the City of Murrieta. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Riverside | The Riverside Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Banning | Banning Police Department will run a DUI Driver’s License Checkpoint in the 800 block of W. Ramsey Streetto reduce DUI accidents and road risks. | Monday, December 15, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Menifee | A DUI and driver’s license checkpoint is planned near the intersection of Newport Road and Murrieta Road. | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7 PM to 2 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will operate a DUI checkpoint at on Limonite Avenue and Spectrum Center. | Friday, December 12, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| San Jacinto | Meanwhile, the Riverside County Sheriff’s San Jacinto Station will conduct a DUI checkpoint at a location selected based on impaired-driving collision data. | Friday, December 5, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Menifee | A Drunk Driving Enforcement & Sobriety Checkpoint will be active near Scott Rd & Lindenberger Rd close to Heritage Lake, Newport Road, and I-215 Freeway Access. Nearby areas include Hemet, Winchester, Perris, and Wildomar. Expect traffic stops for DUI screening, breathalyzer tests, and license verification. | Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Murrieta | The Murrieta Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, October 4th, from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM at an undisclosed location within the City of Murrieta. | Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 7 PM to 12 AM |
| Riverside | Law enforcement has scheduled a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the city. These police checkpoints and DUI roadblocks are a reminder to drive responsibly and stay safe on the road. | Friday, October 3, 2025 | 8 PM to 2 AM |
| Banning | A DUI checkpoint will be conducted at an undisclosed location. | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 6 PM to 1 AM |
| Menifee | Menifee Police Department will be out on patrol in Menifee | Friday, September 12, 2025, From 5 PM to 1 AM |
| San Jacinto | DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed location | Friday, September 5, 2025 From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Moreno Valley | The Moreno Valley Station will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | September 5, 2025 From 6 PM to 2 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | The Jurupa Valley Station will be watching for drivers suspected of DUI. | September 5-6, 2025 from 6 PM to 3 AM |
| Banning | Banning – A DUI checkpoint is planned at a location that has not yet been disclosed. | Friday, August 29, 2025 | 8:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Jurupa Valley | Jurupa Valley Station will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Labor Day Weekend Friday, August 29, 2025 From 10 PM to 2 AM |
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Official Source Notice
Official Source Notice
DUI checkpoint information is collected from publicly available law enforcement and government sources. Locations, dates, and times are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
Recent DUI Enforcement Activity in Riverside County
Publicly announced DUI checkpoints in recent years have frequently been conducted in several Riverside County communities. While enforcement locations vary and no city has permanent checkpoints, agencies often schedule DUI operations where they identify impaired driving concerns through crash data and traffic safety analysis.
Cities with Recent DUI Checkpoint Announcements
Recent public announcements have included checkpoint or DUI enforcement activity in:
- Jurupa Valley
- Moreno Valley
- Riverside
- Palm Springs
- Temecula
- Menifee
- Norco
- Eastvale
- Murrieta
- Indio
- Palm Desert
- Wildomar
- Lake Elsinore
- Cathedral City
Checkpoint locations, dates, and times vary with each enforcement operation.
When DUI Enforcement Is More Common
Law enforcement agencies may increase DUI enforcement during periods of heavier traffic or holiday travel, including:
- New Year’s Eve
- Memorial Day Weekend
- Independence Day
- Labor Day Weekend
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas and New Year holidays
- Super Bowl weekend
- Major local festivals and community events
These operations may include DUI checkpoints, driver’s license checkpoints, and DUI saturation patrols.
Why DUI Checkpoints Are Conducted
Checkpoint locations are selected by law enforcement agencies using factors such as:
- Historical impaired-driving crash data
- Previous DUI arrests
- Traffic safety concerns
- Vehicle traffic volume
- Community safety priorities
The primary purpose of these operations is to improve roadway safety by discouraging impaired driving.
Safety Reminder
Always follow traffic laws and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Choose a designated driver, rideshare, or public transportation to protect yourself and others.